DC Council Approves Voting in Prison Ahead of November Election

Nicole D. Porter writes: “Last night the DC Council passed the Restore the Vote Amendment, authorizing voting by residents incarcerated in jail or prison with a felony conviction. The District joins just two states, Maine and Vermont, that maintain voting rights for imprisoned citizens. The Restore the Vote Amendment was included in emergency policing and … Continue reading DC Council Approves Voting in Prison Ahead of November Election