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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@9FP3QX22yrs2Y
Yes, but only once they are found unlikely to offend again.
@9DMFBBZ2yrs2Y
Depending what the crime is
@9SR7BTC8mos8MO
i think that if they comitted a victimless crime they can run, but if they did crimes that harmed other people they should not run for office.
@8Y9ZZWQ3yrs3Y
it depends on what they committed, and how long they served for, moving forward with their record on who they are and what their past shows
@8VSB5S3Conservative4yrs4Y
it depends on what they have done and how they served their time making up for the crime
@8V2L5J54yrs4Y
this should be evaluated on a case by case basis.
@97VW7DY2yrs2Y
it depends on the crime and how long ago the crime was committed.
@97VW4C82yrs2Y
It depends on the crime and how long ago it happened
yes as long as they have reformed
@9746RJR2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if the crime was a minor infraction and they have finished serving their time.
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