Trump found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records
Felons cannot vote in Florida, can vote in New York
On Thursday, May 30, New York jurors convicted former president Donald Trump of 34 felony counts of falsified business records. This is the first time a former or sitting U.S. president has been convicted of criminal charges. So what happens now? Can he vote? Can he run for president? Yes and no. And yes.
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Florida law on felons voting
If you are convicted of a felony not of moral turpitude, you lose your right to vote, until the following conditions are met:
You have completed your sentence, including probation and parole.
You make full payment of all restitution, fines and other fees.
(Source: U.S. Vote Foundation)
This person may apply to have the right to vote restored by the State Clemency Board.
A felony conviction in another state makes a person ineligible to vote in Florida only if the conviction would make the person ineligible to vote in the state where the person was convicted.
An offense on which a person was not adjudicated guilty does not make a person ineligible to vote.
(Source: Florida Department of State)
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New York law on felons voting
According to a 2021 law, the right to vote was restored for a person convicted of a felony upon release from incarceration, regardless of if they are on parole or have a term of post-release supervision. If a convicted felon is not incarcerated, they are eligible to register to vote.
(Source: New York State Board of Elections)
Constitution does not ban felons from being presidents
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