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Voting Rights After a Felony in Pennsylvania

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

Short answer: In Pennsylvania, only people currently confined in a correctional facility for a felony conviction (and not released before the next election) cannot register and vote. Pennsylvania Department of State, Information for Justice-Involved Individuals

Voting with a felony convictionIn Pennsylvania, only people currently confined in a correctional facility for a felony conviction (and not released before the next election) cannot register and vote. People with a felony conviction can vote once released, including while on probation or parole (even in a halfway house) and while under house arrest. A misdemeanor conviction does not affect voting, except a conviction for violating the Election Code within the last four years. There is no waiting period or application beyond registering.
The Election Code provision itself was not read; this is the Department of State's official guidance.
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State, Information for Justice-Involved Individuals

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FAQ

Can felons vote in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, only people currently confined in a correctional facility for a felony conviction (and not released before the next election) cannot register and vote. People with a felony conviction can vote once released, including while on probation or parole (even in a halfway house) and while under house arrest. A misdemeanor conviction does not affect voting, except a conviction for violating the Election Code within the last four years. There is no waiting period or application beyond registering.

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