Letter from Earlene McBride, Who Is Questioning Why Her Son, Who Is A Felon, Is Not Allowed to Vote.
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_144_67_0004
Dates
- August 31, 1984
- 98th (1983-1985)
Scope and Contents
Letter from Earlene McBride, who is questioning why her son, who is a felon, is not allowed to vote. The response explains that according to Oklahoma State law, felons names are removed from the voter registration list upon conviction, but they are eligible to register again once their sentence, including parole, is completed. The response also mentions that if the felon is convicted in a federal court, their eligibility to vote is not affected. The letter concludes by offering further assistance if needed.
Extent
2 pages
Creator
McBride, Earlene
Congress 98th (1983-1985)
Policy Area Constituent Correspondence; Courts--United States; Crime--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 98th (1983-1985)
Policy Area Constituent Correspondence; Courts--United States; Crime--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository