Iowa To Restore Voting Rights For Felons By Presidential Election

Iowa's Governor Kim Reynolds plans to sign an executive order to restore voting rights to felons before the presidential election. Iowa is the last state to automatically deny voting rights to felons for life, affecting around 60,000 people, including a significant portion of the Black population. Activists are concerned about potential conditions like restitution payments. Florida faced a similar issue, requiring felons to pay court fees before voting, which was ruled unconstitutional. Florida is appealing the decision.

What executive action is Governor Kim Reynolds planning to take regarding voting rights for felons in Iowa?

How many Iowans are currently unable to vote due to the existing policy on voting rights for felons?

What percentage of Iowa's Black population is affected by the current voting rights policy for felons?

What concerns do activists have regarding the potential executive order from the governor?

What requirement was added in Florida regarding felons and voting rights, and what was the outcome?