Yes, convicted felons can run for president even if they can’t vote

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Can felons run for president, Senate, or House of Representatives even if their state denies them voting rights? Yes, the Constitution allows it.

On May 30, Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts. In some states, a felony makes someone ineligible to vote, but they can still run for president.was found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. This story has been updated with the latest developments.

When it comes to running for elected office, many states have laws saying that only people who are eligible to vote are eligible to run for state or local office, effectively prohibiting felons from seeking those offices until they meet the requirements of that state for regaining voting rights. specifying that people convicted of certain crimes are ineligible to run for office, even if they otherwise meet eligibility requirements.

 

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