Illinois legislation would allow people to vote while serving felony sentences

By: - March 11, 2022 4:47 pm

Members of Chicago Votes rally in Springfield, Illinois, on March 9 to push for passage of legislation that would allow people convicted of felonies to vote while incarcerated. (Courtesy of Chicago Votes)

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Kira Lerner
Kira Lerner

Kira was the democracy reporter for States Newsroom where she covered voting, elections, redistricting, and efforts to subvert democracy.

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