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Voting Rights After a Felony in Kansas

How Kansas law treats voting with a felony conviction, from the state code and official state agencies.

Short answer: In Kansas, a person convicted of a felony in any state or federal court cannot register to vote or vote from the time of conviction until the person has completed the terms of the authorized sentence. K.S.A. 21-6613

Voting with a felony convictionIn Kansas, a person convicted of a felony in any state or federal court cannot register to vote or vote from the time of conviction until the person has completed the terms of the authorized sentence. Once the sentence is completed, eligibility returns automatically; the statute sets no extra waiting period or application.

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FAQ

Can felons vote in Kansas?
In Kansas, a person convicted of a felony in any state or federal court cannot register to vote or vote from the time of conviction until the person has completed the terms of the authorized sentence. Once the sentence is completed, eligibility returns automatically; the statute sets no extra waiting period or application.

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