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

Yes, they should be allowed to run for office since some people get wrongfully convicted, end on record or petty misdemeanours. With that being said, they should be allowed to run depending on the crime and how long the person running has been out of prison.

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