| Alabama | Alabama does not automatically restore voting rights to anyone with a felony conviction. If you were convicted of crimes of "moral turpitude" such as murder, rape, incest, sexual crimes against children, or treason you will be permanently disenfranchised. For other felonies, you can apply for rights restoration after you've completed prison, parole, probation, and you've paid all fees and fines.
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- parole fees
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- restitution fees
| In 2017, Alabama lawmakers clarified the longstanding provision that disenfranchised persons convicted of crimes of “moral turpitude” by establishing a list of 46 specific felonies considered to involve moral turpitude. These convictions result in the loss of the right to vote; however, individuals with these convictions *may* be eligible to apply to restore it. At a minimum, you're applying for restoration; in some cases you'll need a full pardon. | |
| Alaska | Voting rights are restored upon completion of prison, parole, and probation.
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- parole fees
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| Arizona | For a first felony that is not an election-related offense, voting rights are restored upon completion of prison, parole, probation, and the payment of all fees (including restitution). For any other situation, citizens will have to apply to the court to have their voting rights restored.
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- parole fees
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- court fees
- restitution fees
| Arizona permanently disenfranchises individuals with two or more felony convictions. | |
| Arkansas | Voting rights are restored following fulfillment of prison, parole, probation, and the payment of all fees, including court-ordered restitution. This will not happen automatically. You must provide proof to the county clerk that you (1) have been discharged from probation or parole, (2) paid all probation or parole fees, (3) satisfied all terms of imprisonment, and (4) paid all applicable court costs, fines, or restitution.
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- parole fees
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| California | Voting rights are restored upon release from prison. You can register to vote on probation or parole.
| | In 2020, California voters passed Proposition 17 restoring voting rights to citizens on parole. | |
| Colorado | Voting rights are restored upon release from prison. You can register to vote on probation or parole.
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| Connecticut | Voting rights are immediately restored for most felonies immediately upon release from prison. If you were convicted for violating the Connecticut Election Code, your voting rights will be restored after you complete probation.
| | In 2021, Connecticut passed SB 1202 restoring voting rights to citizens on parole. | |
| Delaware | Voting rights in Delaware are automatically restored after probation or parole for most felonies. Voting rights are not automatically restored if you were convicted of murder, manslaughter (except vehicular homicide), an offense against public administration involving bribery or improper influence or abuse of office, election offenses, or any felony constituting a sexual offense.
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- parole fees
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| In 2013, Delaware removed its five-year waiting period, allowing those convicted of most offenses to vote upon completion of sentence and supervision. People who are convicted of disqualifying felonies (murder, bribery, sexual offenses) are permanently disenfranchised. | |
| District of Columbia | Voting rights are retained while in prison. You do not lose the right to vote.
| | In 2020, Washington, D.C., passed B 825, allowing convicted felons to vote while incarcerated. | |
| Florida | Voting rights are automatically restored for most felonies upon completion of prison, parole, probation, and payment of all fines and fees. If you were convicted of murder or a sexual offense, you must apply for restoration through the Florida Clemency Board.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
- court fees
- restitution fees
| In 2018, Florida voters passed Amendment 4, expanding voting rights to people convicted of most felony convictions upon completion all terms of their sentence. For those convicted of murder or felony sexual offenses, the state requires a five-year waiting period before individuals can apply for rights restoration. | |
| Georgia | Voting rights are restored upon completion of prison, parole, probation, and payment of all fees and fines.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
- court fees
- restitution fees
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| Hawaii | Voting rights are restored when you are released from prison. You can register to vote on probation or parole.
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| Idaho | Voting rights are restored upon completion of prison, parole, and probation.
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- parole fees
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| Illinois | Voting rights are immediately restored when you are released from prison. You can register to vote on probation or parole.
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| Indiana | Voting rights are immediately restored when you are released from prison. You can register to vote on probation or parole.
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| Iowa | Voting rights are restored after you complete your parole or probation, unless you were convicted of homicide.
| | In 2020, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued an executive order restoring the voting rights of people with felony convictions who have served their sentences. It excludes certain categories of homicide and sexual abuse crimes from automatic restoration. The order does not condition restoration of rights on the payment of fines, fees or restitution to victims. | |
| Kansas | Voting rights are restored immediately after parole or probation.
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- parole fees
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| Kentucky | Voting rights are automatically restored for non-violent offense after parole, probation, and the payment of all fees. Voting rights are not automatically restored for violent offenses, human trafficking, treason, election-related bribery, or for felony convictions in another state or in the federal system.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
- court fees
- restitution fees
| In 2019, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order to automatically restore the right to vote (and to hold public office) to certain offenders, excluding those who were convicted of violent crimes, sex crimes, bribery or treason. | |
| Louisiana |
- Your voting rights will be restored after you complete probation or parole for most felonies OR 5 years after you were released from prison, whichever comes first.
- If you were convicted of an election related felony, however, your rights will only be restored after you complete probation or parole. The five year rule will not apply to you.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
| In 2018, Louisiana authorized rights restoration for residents on probation or on parole if they have not been in prison for five years; policy excludes residents convicted of felonies for election fraud or other election offenses. | |
| Maine | Voting rights are retained while in prison. You do not lose the right to vote.
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| Maryland | Voting rights are restored automatically upon release from prison. You can register to vote unless you were convicted of buying and selling votes.
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| Massachusetts | Voting rights are immediately restored when you are released from prison. You can register to vote on probation or parole.
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| Michigan | Voting rights are immediately restored when you are released from prison. You can register to vote on probation or parole.
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| Minnesota | As of July 2023, your voting rights will be automatically restored immediately upon your release from prison. You can register to vote if you are on parole. or probation.
| | Effective July 1, 2023, voting rights are only restricted while incarcerated. | |
| Mississippi | Mississippi doesn't automatically restore voting rights to anyone with a felony conviction. It is very, very difficult to have your rights restored in Mississippi. Options include a pardon directly from the Governor, or a pardon from the state legislature (which requires them to draft and then pass a bill in favor of your pardon). However, if you have specific felony convictions,
you are permanently banned from voting.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
- court fees
- restitution
| Mississippi permanently disenfranchises individuals convicted of certain offenses. If you are unsure of your ability to register and vote, contact the Secretary of State’s election hotline 1-800-829-6786. | |
| Missouri | Voting rights are restored when you complete your parole or probation, unless you were convicted of an election-related offense.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
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| Montana | Voting rights are immediately restored when you are released from prison. You can register to vote on probation or parole.
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| Nebraska | Voting rights are restored automatically 2 years after the completion of your sentence, including prison, parole, and probation. You should receive a notice letting you know that your rights have been restored; you can then register to vote.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
| In 2005, Nebraska reduced its indefinite ban on voting to a two-year post-supervision waiting period. | |
| Nevada | Voting rights are restored when you are released from prison. You can register to vote on probation or parole.
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| New Hampshire | Voting rights are restored immediately upon release from prison unless you were convicted of treason, bribery, or willful violation of election law.
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| New Jersey | Voting rights are immediately restored when you are released from prison. You can register to vote on probation or parole.
| | In 2020, New Jersey enacted AB 5823, restoring the right to vote to people with a felony conviction upon release from prison and allowing people on parole or probation to vote. | |
| New Mexico | Voting rights are restored automatically upon completion of parole or probation.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
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| New York | Voting rights are immediately restored when you are released from prison. You can register to vote on probation or parole.
| | In 2021, New York passed SB 830 restoring voting rights to citizens on parole. | |
| North Carolina | Voting rights are restored after parole or probation, as long as you pay all relevant fees and fines.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
- court fees
- restitution fees
| An April 28th, 2023 ruling overturned a previous ruling and reverted to a 1973 law. Rights are restored after completion of parole and payment of fines and fees. | |
| North Dakota | Voting rights are immediately restored when you are released from prison. You can register to vote on probation or parole.
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| Ohio | Voting rights are restored automatically upon release from prison. You can register to vote unless you have multiple convictions for violating Ohio election laws.
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| Oklahoma | There is a waiting period in Oklahoma before your voting rights are restored. Your rights are restored after you have completed prison, parole, or probation, however there is no time off for good behavior when it comes to rights restoration. If you were originally sentenced to a 10 year prison sentence, your rights will not be restored for a full 10 years, even if you are released early from prison.
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- parole fees
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| If you are sentenced to 7 years in prison and are released from prison after 3 years, under current Oklahoma law, you still are not eligible to vote until a total of 7 years (your original sentence) has passed since your conviction. | |
| Oregon | Voting rights are immediately restored when you are released from prison. You can register to vote on probation or parole.
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| Pennsylvania | Voting rights are restored automatically upon release from prison for most felonies. If you were convicted of a misdemeanor or felony violation of the Election Code, you will regain your voting rights four years after the date of your conviction or the date of your release from prison, whichever occurs later.
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| Rhode Island | Voting rights are immediately restored when you are released from prison. You can register to vote on probation or parole.
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| South Carolina | Voting rights are restored upon completion of parole or probation. Some counties might ask you to show proof that you're no longer under supervision before letting you register to vote.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
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| South Dakota | Voting rights are restored automatically upon completion of prison, parole, probation, and the payment of all fines and fees.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
- court fees
- restitution fees
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| Tennessee | Tennessee citizens will be permanently disenfranchised if convicted of any of the following offenses: voter fraud, treason, murder, rape, felony bribery, felony official misconduct, felony interference with government operations, or felony sexual offenses.
As of July 2023, people will felony convictions will only have their rights restored if they receive a pardon from the TN Governor, and pay all fines and fees (including court fees and restitution), and any outstanding child support payments.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
- court fees
- restitution
| Tennessee disenfranchises those convicted of felonies since 1981, in addition to those convicted of select offenses prior to 1973. | |
| Texas | Voting rights are restored upon completion of prison, parole, and probation.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
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| Utah | Voting rights are restored when you are released from prison. You can register to vote on probation or parole.
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| Vermont | Voting rights are retained while in prison. You do not lose the right to vote.
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| Virginia | No automatic voting rights restoration. Individuals convicted of felonies are required to seek restoration of their right to vote from the governor or the relevant circuit court of Virginia.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
| In 2021, Gov. Ralph Northam announced an executive action that will allow any person released from incarceration to qualify to have their voting rights restored. | |
| Washington | Voting rights are immediately restored when you are released from prison.
| None, but your voting rights can be revoked if you do not pay your parole or probation fees.
| In 2021, Washington passed HB 1078 restoring voting rights to citizens on parole. | |
| West Virginia | Voting rights are restored upon completion of prison, parole, and probation.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
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| Wisconsin | Voting rights are restored upon completion of prison, parole, and probation.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
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| Wyoming | Voting rights are automatically restored upon completion of prison, parole, and probation for nonviolent felonies and for first-time offenders. All other instances require a pardon in order to have your voting rights restored.
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- parole fees
- probation fees
| In 2017, Wyoming authorized automatic rights restoration for individuals with first time non-violent felony convictions after they complete their supervision. For other convictions, the state requires a five- or seven-year waiting period depending on the offense before individuals can apply for rights restoration. | |