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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Yes, provided the crime was non-violent
@9WXBPV86mos6MO
depends on the severity of the crime if they were convicted of rape sex or embezzelement for example then no
@8XDXTPG3yrs3Y
If it is not a sexual, economic/financial or a felony, if such crime was not committed and they have served their sentence they should have the right to run especially if it was something they did as an obnoxious teenager.
@8VQDG4X4yrs4Y
Yes as long as it isn’t a felony or crime related to what they’re going to be doing in office.
@8VLS2YV4yrs4Y
Be allowed to rub if it was Not a white collar crime
@8VHWLJDConservative4yrs4Y
If they have been pardoned
@8V2L5J54yrs4Y
this should be evaluated on a case by case basis.
@8QWYSQL4yrs4Y
It all depends on the circumstance
@8PYHZKS4yrs4Y
Yes only if they have received a pardon for their crime. Nobody being investigated should be allowed to run for office
@8NTFRR54yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they’re able to prove that they are a benefit to society
@88LK76J3yrs3Y
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