Hundreds of thousands of Georgians with felony convictions still can’t vote, even after they’ve been released from prison.
State lawmakers are set to meet Wednesday afternoon to discuss whether voting rights should be restored sooner for those with non-violent felony offenses.
Currently, Georgia law only allows people with felony convictions to vote after their sentences have been served – including probation and parole.
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