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Is Trump eligible to vote in November? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by yesman to c/asklemmy

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When Florida changed it's law to allow ex-felons to vote, I remember reading that the legislature put as many roadblocks as they could. Felons must complete all sentences, fines, and restitution before they can vote.

So any sentence or sanction that can't be fulfilled by November should exclude him from Florida's rolls, right?

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[–] [email protected] 58 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Yes. For felonies that occurred out of state, Florida honors the disenfranchisement law of the state they were convicted in. In NY, felons aren't disenfranchised, so he can vote in FL by way of that quirk.

But, he would probably be granted clemency in FL regardless, so it's pretty moot.

Found the article: https://www.npr.org/2024/05/31/nx-s1-4987218/florida-law-makes-it-likely-that-trump-will-retain-voting-rights-despite-conviction

[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 months ago

For those too lazy to click the link, he would normally be unable to vote if incarcerated in New York, but DeSantis could grant clemency.