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

Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence, and have been proven to be remorseful and reformed.

Yes, as long as it was not a crime of a violent, sexual, or fraudulent nature, was not committed while in office, and they have finished serving their sentence

No, because they could cheat their way to a higher position in the government, and potentially affect rules and regulations.

Personally it depends on what crime was committed and how severe it was and what actions needed to be taken.

depending on the crime it should be further investigated and accessed from their.

only if the crime is minimal

It depends on the crime and circumstance it was committed

it depends like if its something small that they didnt mean to do it should be ok but under certian circumstances

Yes, but as long as they have proven they have grown past their life of crime.

Depending on the crime. If the politician was charged with something benign such as jaywalking, then they should still be allowed to run. If the charge was something more severe such as tax evasion or even murder, than no.

This is not a clear black and white question. I think the severity of the crime may change this outcome. (Speeding vs sexual assault). I do think that certain crimes against others without rehabilitation may not be ready to be in a position of power.

Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime and a process should be created to make an assessment of character.

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

Yes, if they've finished serving their sentence and there's no indication that they're likely to reoffend

Yes, if they have changed since that crime

Yes as long as crime over 20 years ago

depending the crime and sentence should be finished

Yes, as long as they've finished their sentence and has shown positive change within themselves and the community

as long as it was quite a while ago (10+ years) and they seem to have changed

Depends on how long ago, the crime, and how the majority of people feel about it.

It depends with what the crime was and why it occured.

Yes, people could possibly change

depending on how bad the crime is and wether they have changed or not

depends on the ways they act after their sentence.

I depends on the crime committed and wether the person has regrets or changed.

Yes, but it totally depends on the situation

if the crime was commited more then 5 years ago, and if the crime was not murder, assault, or sexual assault

A mix of all, finished serving sentence, not committed in office and depends how bad the crime was.

if the person is pure of heart and learned from his or her mistakes, promises to serve his or her country, but if they committed a really serious crime, they or should not, and keep a close eye on them

If he/she has changed i say give him/her a second chance

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

No unless proven non-guilty.

Depends on the crime and when it was done need to give people chance but be fair

Yes. They have a perspective of what is right and wrong, that there is a gray area that should be acknowledged. No one is perfect.

They should be allowed if they have finished serving their sentence. We should also be disallowing those that are under investigation.