The movement to restore voting rights to convicted felons gained steam in recent days as felons filed suit against Minnesota, while a judge in Florida enjoined that state from enforcing a new law requiring felons to pay all restitution, fines, and fees before regaining their right to vote.
Although re-enfranchising felons is supported by some libertarians and conservatives, the push for this political change comes largely from the left. Studies suggest that when felons regain the right to vote they are more likely to register as Democrats than Republicans.
