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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@9FFLRK32yrs2Y
it really depends on the crime, it doesnt matter if they have served their sentence. if its petty theift then yes but if its murder and/or rape,then definitely not.
@8TX4X5TConservative4yrs4Y
All depends on the crime. I believe people can rehabilitate. But I also believe that by making bad decisions you should lose some privileges
@9TJDHNWNew Democratic7mos7MO
If they have served their sentence and if they have truly become a better person, and government should still keep an eye on them
@9DZXPT62yrs2Y
Well was the person wrongfully convicted or maybe create a minor crime than I think that maybe they should be allowed to run for office but for the most part no they shouldn't be allowed to run.
@9BMT5FJ2yrs2Y
Yes as long as the crime was not terrible and can cause harm to the country
@8ZBWYHP3yrs3Y
It depends on how major of a crime it was and how long ago it was committed
@8YCNB3R3yrs3Y
Potentially, it really depends on what the crimes were and if they’ve changed since the incident.
@8VVB4W84yrs4Y
If they can do a back flip
@8QWYSQL4yrs4Y
It all depends on the circumstance
Depending on the offence.
@8P9SRZQ4yrs4Y
should be dependent on the severity of the crime
@8K7X5SB4yrs4Y
only if they govern has said he is allowed to and he has cleaned up his act
@8F3DZL75yrs5Y
It depends on the crime, if it’s tax fraud then no, if it’s being arrested at a protest for being peaceful then no
@8DFRV335yrs5Y
Yes. Provided they serve their sentence, and the crime committed is public knowledge.
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