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Felony Conviction Re-Enfranchisement Schedule
Never lose right to vote
Lost only while in prison, rights automatically restored when released. Must re-register to vote to be eligible.
Lost until completion of sentence. In some states an additional action or post-sentencing waiting period is required for restoration.
Lost until completion of sentence (incarceration, parole and probation) restoration of rights once sentence is complete. Must re-register to vote.
Updated March 2026
Tips to support
re-entry
- If you don't know your status ("did I complete probation?") then do not register to vote until you find out from the state or your attorney whether your voting rights have been restored.
- There are a lot of variations by state to these laws and broad categories may not be the best reflection of the person’s ability to register. See state-by-state details below, which will note certain types of felonies or frequency of felonies that may impact voter registration.
- For states that may require additional time or actions prior to restoring voting rights you should check with an attorney or the state and, once rights are restored, you can register to vote.
State-by-State Details
In nearly every state there are exceptions to their rules for violent felonies or felonies that involve voter fraud. Voters
who have these histories should talk to their legal counsel to pursue voting rights restoration.
Alabama
Arizona
Delaware
Florida
Iowa
Kentucky
Maryland
Mississippi
Tennessee
Virginia
Wyoming
Sources: Brennan Center - National Conference of State
Legislatures - State Websites - Justice Department