Can a Felon Vote in Illinois? Felons in Illinois automatically regain their right to vote when they have been released from prison, according to the Brennan Center for Justice site. They can also vote if they are on parole or probation.
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Felon Voting Law in Illinois
Illinois has a more lenient view toward felons getting their voting rights back after they have served their prison time. While anyone incarcerated of a felony cannot vote, voting rights are instantly reinstated upon release from the prison system. In addition, anyone who is on probation or parole is able to vote. Felons, when their sentence is complete, must re-register in order to vote. You can resource this information by clicking on this link.
How a Felon in Illinois Can Restore Their Voting Rights
If you wish to vote after your release from prison, your electoral rights are automatically reinstated. Your next step then would be to register to vote. The criteria for registering to vote in Illinois are as follows:
· You must be a US citizen
· You must be at least 17 years old on or before the scheduled date of a Primary Election and be at least 18 on or before the scheduled date of a General Election
· You should be living in the election precinct where you will vote for a minimum of 30 days prior to the scheduled Election date
· You cannot be serving time in jail or a prison facility
· You cannot claim voter’s rights in another state
You can obtain more details about registering to vote in Illinois by following this link.
Other Resources For Felons in Illinois
Getting Started: If this is your first time to our website, we highly recommend that you visit our getting started page to understand everything we have to offer. You can do so by clicking here.
Jobs For Felons: If you’re a felon looking for a job in Illinois, we have all of the resources you need including job listings by city, companies that hire felons, and our own job board. Click Here to learn more.
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