Washington panel eyes increasing jail-based voter participation
Felons' right to vote is often taken away under state law, but some policy makers are considering whether that should continue.
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(The Center Square) — Although a proposal allowing convicted felons to vote from jail while serving a sentence failed to gain traction, there may be renewed efforts to expand jail-based voter participation among those who have still retained their voting rights.
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