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Some voters with felony convictions face new rules for the midterms

Published Oct 28, 2026, 3:57 PM

A half-dozen states enacted laws this year changing voting rules for people with felony convictions, including when their rights can be restored and how they can register to vote — affecting voters in next week’s elections. A couple other states advanced measures that will affect such voters in future elections. And Virginia voters will decide […]

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