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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@959PBGL3yrs3Y
I depends on the crime if it was a minor crime they should be able to run, but if they committed murder or something worse they shouldn't
@957X54CConservative3yrs3Y
It depends on the crime, if it is a petty crime then they should be allowed to run, but if it is a major crime, no
@8YCQ7HQ3yrs3Y
Yes, only if the crime is a minnor crime like petty theft
@8VS823M4yrs4Y
Yes, but the type of crime should be kept public so the voters can make an informed decision.
@8VQDG4X4yrs4Y
Yes as long as it isn’t a felony or crime related to what they’re going to be doing in office.
@8VNKWGV4yrs4Y
Yes, depending on what they were convicted of
@8VLD6CSConservative4yrs4Y
If it’s an accusation, but hasn’t been confirmed they should still get to run. And the crime should be like 10 years ago atleast.
@8VCTQ9F4yrs4Y
this depends what the politician has done
@8V84H784yrs4Y
depends on how bad the crime was
@8QQKGSF4yrs4Y
Depends on the crime they committed. Case by case review would be best. If they hide it and run...and win...then it comes out, they should be removed from office.
@8Q63X824yrs4Y
yes depends how serious it is and what the circumstances
@9CZ7KRQ2yrs2Y
People have a past, I don't see why people need to focus on that when people are trying to better themselves.
@98Y4MW52yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they have served their sentence and have gone through tests saying they are no longer a threat to society.
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