Examining Felony Disenfranchisement Laws, Voter Restoration, and U.S. Elections

Examining Felony Disenfranchisement Laws, Voter Restoration, and U.S. Elections

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    Presenter(s)

    Macy Victoria Mcquinn

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    Presentation: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Kennedy Union 331

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    Voter disenfranchisement for felony convictions in the United States has become an increasingly important target of criminal justice reform efforts. Although most states have established laws to restore voting rights upon the completion of a prison sentence, other states such as Ohio and Florida still restrict or prohibit felony offenders from voting in some manner. Using publicly available data provided by each state's official voter database, the research will examine voter registration, turnout, and party affiliation in Presidential elections during the years 2016, 2019, and 2020 across states where voter laws have recently changed, specifically Florida.

    Publication Date

    4-20-2022

    Project Designation

    Capstone Project

    Primary Advisor

    Mark A. Morgan

    Primary Advisor's Department

    Criminal Justice and Security Studies

    Keywords

    Stander Symposium project, College of Arts and Sciences

    United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

    Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

    Examining Felony Disenfranchisement Laws, Voter Restoration, and U.S. Elections

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