Bernie Sanders Says Felons Should Be Allowed to Vote From Behind Bars

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speaks during a rally at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center on April 6, 2019, in Fairfield, Iowa. Scott Olson/Getty Images

Democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders told a town hall in Iowa on April 7 that convicted felons should be allowed to vote while in prison.

“I think that is absolutely the direction we should go,” the Vermont senator responded when asked if the imprisoned should be allowed to vote.