University of California: 2 million voters with felony convictions have the right to vote – but might not know. Really!

Palpable desperation on the left to get out the vote for Mistress Kamala!

When and why should voting rights be reinstated for convicted criminals? Or is it “Disenfranchisement is a justice and equity issue”?

"Key takeaways

• Voting eligibility for people with felony convictions has expanded since 1997, with more than two million individuals now able to vote.
• Several factors, like misinformation, distrust of government or lack of clarity around procedures, impede many from exercising their right to vote.
• Direct outreach, including through trusted, on-the-ground community organizations, as well as informational text messaging, can help eligible voters navigate the process and make sure their voices are included in elections.

As get-out-the-vote efforts hit high gear nationwide, a team of sociologists, political scientists and nonprofits in select states are focused on reaching out to some of the more than two million people with felony convictions who may not realize they have the legal right to vote. ..."

2 million voters with felony convictions have the right to vote – but might not know | UCLA "A UCLA-led research team is monitoring a massive nationwide text outreach effort"