Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

All depends on the crime. I believe people can rehabilitate. But I also believe that by making bad decisions you should lose some privileges

Yes, as long as they have finished their sentence, and their surface could benefit our future society. Minor offences shouldn't be of much concern, especially if the candidate is the most qualified person for the job.

Yes, I believe everyone has the right to run for office because people commit crimes regularly, whether they are minor or major. People should have the right to run for office because humans change, and we don’t stay criminals forever.

I think it depends on the severity of the crime. For more serious indictable offences (assault with a weapon) I don't think they should be.

The trump administration has been placed under pressure after pointing out rigged elections, and left-wing ideology. Trump will likely win the 2024 elections, despite his criminal record.

If they have nad a record of doing criminal behaviour no but they should still be able to run if they have 2 or less

I think that it should be allowed: 1) if it was a wrong conviction 2) they should not be held with that one image in their life 3) if it has been atleast 5 years after the conviction

Yes, as long as the offence was not related to corruption, espionage, or terrorism, and they are not a risk to national security.

if they have changed

if they have showed proper change then yes

As long as the servers there sentence and it has been 8 years since

yes if it was a long time ago

It depends how severe the crime was.

depends how serious the crime was and if it was the only crime commited.

Depends how bad the crime is

yes, but it depends on what crime and how long ago it was comited

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

Sure a a long as they are not evil

yes as long as they were not guilty of a felony violent, sexual or financial crime

Depends on when the crime was, and what the person has done and said about it.

After they've reformed.

it depends how bad they are

it depends on the crime that was commited

This depends on the severity of the crime.

Yes, but only Trudeau

It depends on the person. If they have shown no remorse, they should not be allowed because they have not learned from their mistakes and should be banned from participating in any political activity. This is because others would depend on their lives for one person who can make them do something dangerous. If the person was truly sorry, doing well and learned from their mistakes, I think they should be allowed. It would show that everyone deserves a second chance.

if they have been clearly convicted

as long as they finished there sentence for over 5 years

it depends on what they have done and how they served their time making up for the crime

Depends of the crime, any kind of fraud or tricking/using people to there own power

depends on their crime and their story

Yes, as long as they have repented from their crime and understand the severity of what they have done.

Yes, as long as it wasn't in the office, or a violent crime

depends on the nature of crime and co operation with the justice system

Depending on the severity of the crime, whether or not the completed the entirety of their sentence and has had a clean record for the last 2-5 years than yes

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.

Depends how long ago the crime was and how dangerous it was.

If they have been pardoned

Depends on the crime, what they did to rectify it and the changes they made to move forward

if it was a while a go

What kind of crime, it depends

Yes, as long as growth occurred since their crime, and they had clearly learned their lesson.

this should be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime, and was not committed while in office

depends on the crime, if its murder or drug trafficking then no but if its like theft or or something minor then theu can run for office.

Yes. Only if all crimes have been pardoned

Hate crime is not a crime.

yes, but as long as he has been cleared by the police that he can run for office.

Yes, as long as the politician has good ideas for when he becomes Prime Minister

Yes, after finishing serving their sentence, and the crime was not an extreme violent crime while. Also not commited in office.

As long as they can prove they have been rehabilitated and the crime was not extreme.

as long as they can show their true intentions

I believe in giving everyone a second chance, thus in my opinion if the crime did not harm another being then i believe they should be alowed to run.

No, unless they were found not-guilty of said crime

It all depends on the circumstance

All politicians are just greasey scum bags, so no it doesn't really matter, just want more money, so I don’t really care

Only if it is a non violent crime like a first offence when you’re sixteen like a small speeding violation

if a child molester or sexual crime then no

Yes. But their record has to made public. What the crime was !

Yes, as long as they've served their time. As well as, as long as it wasn't a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime, or committed while in office.

No, only if there's substantial amounts of evidence available.

no depending on how big of a deal the crime is

As long as the politician realizes what they did wrong

Yes, if they finish their sentence, weren't in office while crime was committed, and it wasn't a major felony

It depends on what the crime is. If it is serious and requires jail time then no. However if it is small and can be moved on from it should be fine. In the end it is the choice of the voters no matter if the politician runs or not.

Yes, as long as it wasn't a serious or violent crime

Yes as long as they finished crime, and have been rehabilitated and understand what they have done

it depends on the crime, if its an assult,murder or any other crime along that train of thought then, yes. if its a petty theft and he served his time ? then sure but keep on eye on them.

yes if it was a minor crime

No, if we are to be held accountable for our crimes then a potential leader should be as well.

yes, only if it was a small one like drunk driving or something like that

yes if he has served his sentence

Yes, as long as the crime was minor and was not recent

yes as long as the crime was not committed while is office and as long as they have finished serving their sentence

as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime and as long as the crime was not committed while in office and as long as they have finished serving their sentence and and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime under the same circumstances as anyone else under the law they should not lose their seat in office but should have an acting person put in their place for the duration of their trial.

if the crime was something small like public urination or something they can but if its murder or robbery no

depends on circum stance as people do make mistakes but they would have to be open in what the crime was

Yes if a pardon has been granted. No for violent, drug or sex related offences

They should be allowed to run for office as long as it wasn’t a felony charge, sexual assault charge and a financial crime while holding a pervious public office.

Depends on what they do

If they have changed they're ways then yes

Yes, as long as they are rehabilitated and haven't committed the crime while being a member of parliament or serving in office

yes, depending on how severe the the crime was and a how long the sentence was

it depends on how long ago the person had been convicted and for what they were convicted for.

Yes, as long as they finished their sentence, and the crime was not committed in office, and as long as it isn't a felony, violent, financial or sexual crimes

It depends on what crime they have committed and have done the time.

as long as they finished serving their sentence and depending on the severity of there crime seek help before running

yes everyone gets to be a prime minister

Only if crime is not serious and they have served their sentence

Yes, as long as they have turned from their ways and become a better person.

Yes only after a decade of not committing a crime

it really depends on what the crime was.

HIGHLY circumstantial.

Yes, as long as they have received a pardon, they publicly disclose their crime, and if it is not murder, a sexual crime or a financial crime.