Can A Felon Vote In Virginia?
Individuals convicted of a felony are ineligible to vote while in prison, on parole, or on probation. Non-violent felons (including the sale of drugs) will have their voting rights automatically restored upon release from prison but must fill out this online form. Those convicted of violent felonies, crimes against minors, and electoral offenses must wait three years before applying for a gubernatorial restoration of voting rights. Virginia is one of four states whose constitution permanently disenfranchises citizens with past felony convictions, but grants the state’s governor the authority to restore voting rights. The state’s former and current governor now issue individual restorations for all citizens who have completed their sentence, including probation and parole. Individuals can always check their status on the Secretary of Commonwealth’s website: www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/ror
Felon Voting Rights Virginia
Pursuant to an order by the Governor on April 22, 2016, any felon who has, of said date, finalized the terms of their incarceration or any duration of supervised release (parole or probation) may have their voting rights reinstated. The governor, in the future, will issue monthly orders that grant the right to vote to citizens completing their sentences for incarceration or any duration of probation or parole.
How Can A Felon in Virginia Restore Their Voting Rights
If you meet the above criteria as a felon, then here are the other requirements before you can register to vote:
You are eligible to vote in Virginia if you:
Are a U.S citizen
Are a resident of Virginia
Are at least 18 years old by Election Day
You are NOT eligible to vote in Virginia if:
You have been legally declared “mentally incompetent” by a court
You are registered to vote in another state
Restorative Requirements
If you have been previously convicted of a felony crime, you may vote in Virginia if your voting rights have been restored
To register to vote in Virginia you should provide:
Your Virginia Driver’s License or State ID Number (online applicants only)
Your Social Security Number
Voting In-Person
In Virginia, you need to show a valid Photo ID to vote. You can use any ID from this list:
Valid ID with photo issued by a Government Agency
Valid Local Government issued ID
Valid Employee ID
Valid US Passport
Valid Virginia Driver’s License
Valid non-driver’s ID
Valid Tribal ID
Valid Student ID
Valid Military ID
Veteran’s ID
Government issued nursing care facility ID card
Photo ID issued by the Department of Elections
All accepted forms of ID may be used up to one year after expiration.
Voters unable to provide accepted Photo ID may vote by provisional ballot.
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/Registration/Eligibility
http://elections.virginia.gov/index.html
More Resources For Felons In Virginia
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