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District of Columbia Helps Inmates Vote

Inmates awaiting trial or serving a sentence for a misdemeanor are allowed to vote as long as they aren't barred by a past felony conviction. Most states, however, don't actively help these people vote.

Inmates awaiting trial or serving a sentence for a misdemeanor are allowed to vote as long as they aren't barred by a past felony conviction. Most states, however, don't actively help these people vote.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.