Voting Rights After a Felony in Minnesota
How Minnesota law treats voting with a felony conviction, from the state code and official state agencies.
Short answer: In Minnesota, a person convicted of a felony loses the right to vote only while incarcerated for the offense. Minn. Stat. §201.014, subds. 2, 2a
| Voting with a felony conviction | In Minnesota, a person convicted of a felony loses the right to vote only while incarcerated for the offense. The right to vote is restored during any period when the person is not incarcerated, including while on probation, parole or supervised release; if the person is later incarcerated for the offense, the right is lost again only during that incarceration. People on work release are not considered incarcerated for this purpose. Subdivision 2a was added by Laws 2023, chapter 12, section 1. |
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FAQ
Can felons vote in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, a person convicted of a felony loses the right to vote only while incarcerated for the offense. The right to vote is restored during any period when the person is not incarcerated, including while on probation, parole or supervised release; if the person is later incarcerated for the offense, the right is lost again only during that incarceration. People on work release are not considered incarcerated for this purpose.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.