Vote Smarter 2020: Are Convicted Felons Allowed To Vote?

The video discusses the voting rights of felons in the U.S. It highlights that in most states, felons can vote after completing their sentence, probation, and parole, but they should verify their eligibility. Maine and Vermont allow voting even while in prison. The process of regaining voting rights varies by state, with some states requiring the completion of parole, probation, and payment of fines. This creates financial barriers, particularly affecting the poor, leading to potential disenfranchisement.

What is the general process for felons to regain their voting rights in the United States?

How does the socioeconomic status of the prison population affect voting rights?