Iowa Governor Signs Order Letting Felons Vote After Completion of Sentences

Iowa Governor Signs Order Letting Felons Vote After Completion of Sentences
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks after signing an executive order granting convicted felons the right to vote during a signing ceremony at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa, on Aug. 5, 2020. Charlie Neibergall/AP Photo
Zachary Stieber
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Felons in Iowa will automatically be allowed to vote upon completion of their sentences, under a new executive order signed by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday.

“Quite simply, when someone serves their sentence, they paid their price our justice system has set for their crimes,” Reynolds said at the bill signing. “They should have the right to vote restored automatically. Plain and simple.”

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
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Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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