The U.S. constitution does not prevent convicted felons from holding the office of the President or a seat in the Senate or House of Representatives. States may prevent convicted felons candidates from holding statewide and local offices.
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@9LRJT4FNew Democratic12mos12MO
Seems like a case by case basis here, if someone stole something then fine but if they were violent then no
@958BPQ23yrs3Y
Yes, as long as the crime was not violent, sexual, or involved the physical or emotional harm to a child
@93XM5X2New Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it is agreed upon by the public and that the crime is not one that would affect the public (e.x: rape, murder, embezzlement..)
@92MK42KNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as Canada also does not deport someone who committed a crime and has finished serving their sentence.
@8YWQK4Q3yrs3Y
Yes, if the crime was not committed while in office and have finished serving their sentence
@8V6B7G64yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it was not corporate crime or crime which would indicate corruption
@8V47FZ24yrs4Y
Depends on the crime, the time served AND if they were currently in office.
@8QGMS3NNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Depending on the crime itself
@8QFNSNFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it is not a violent/sexual crime.
@8PYQ9R34yrs4Y
Yes, so long as they have both served their time, and that the crime was not committed in office.
@8PKCW5H4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it was pardoned or as long as it wasn’t a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime
@8KTQQKQ4yrs4Y
As long as said politician has not done anything life threatening toward a person.
I believe that if they used their political/social power to commit the crime, then no. If they use their privilege and influence to take advantage of people, they shouldn't be in government. But, if the crime was committed before running, then it is important to think critically about it. If we completely disallow it, then it would lessen the chance that an at-risk youth has of seeing themself represented in government. People of color are often convicted of crimes, and get longer sentences than white people.
@98FG7BP2yrs2Y
Yes as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime while in office or not.
@8V4XCK44yrs4Y
yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence, did not commit the crime while in office, was not a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime and have been pardoned
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony involving voluntary manslaughter, or sexual assault and/or non-marital rape
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence and the crime committed was not a violent and/or sexual felony.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence and the crime was not a felony of a violent and/or sexual nature.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence and the original crime committed was not a violent and/or sexual felony
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony of an extremely violent or sexual nature, and as long as they have finished serving their sentence
@83WFRPW5yrs5Y
Yes, unless the crime is severe
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony of an extremely violent or sexual nature
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony of a violent or sexual nature and their sentence has already been served.
@8QDSNZY4yrs4Y
It depends on what the crime is if they commit something such as rape or murder then they should never be allowed to run for office again.
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