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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@9KN53CC1yr1Y
Yes, as long as it has been at least 10 years since their release from prison and if not sent to prison their conviction.
@9H2DR3T1yr1Y
it depends on the crime that he has done a big crime then no if a smaller crime then they should consider voting for him
@9GFVHJM1yr1Y
yes but the sentence must be done being served they must not be currently on parole and it cannot be commited while in office
@95PYZW33yrs3Y
Yes, but only if the crime wasn't very severe.
@925KQ4H3yrs3Y
If the crime was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime, and they have finished their sentence.
@8ZWJSL43yrs3Y
Yes, if the crime wasn't bad
@8WK2V8G4yrs4Y
Yes they should be allowed with the exception of some heinous and nasty crimes
@8V5LYJD4yrs4Y
Yes, if the people voting for them know of the conviction. Governments can use the courts as a weapon against their political opponents. E.g. a) Russia's Putin frames his opponents. b) Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment. A Canadian Prime-minister or Premier, can be 'removed from office' by a vote of no confidence; similar to American impeachment. There are democratic safeguards.
@8RSV6D34yrs4Y
If they actually want to change their ways then yeah sure
@8QWDK4Q4yrs4Y
Yes, but in the case of a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime, the details should be publicly disclosed, so that voters can make their own decisions
@8QFNSNFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it is not a violent/sexual crime.
@9BPQPX22yrs2Y
depends on how serious the crime was and when it was committed
@96HRNJT3yrs3Y
Yes, only if the politician has shown true remorse.
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