How a Colorado law increased voter turnout in jails statewide – and why other states may follow suit
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Show Notes
Last year, Colorado lawmakers passed an unusual law.
It directed every county in the state to set up in-person voting for incarcerated people in jails, many of whom are awaiting trial and haven’t been convicted of a crime.
The new law is the first of its kind in the nation. It's an effort to support voting rights for a population that is often considered out of sight, out of mind.
Alex Burness writes for Bolts, a publication that covers issues of criminal justice and elections. He told host Erin O’Toole that while some cities like Denver have supported voting in jails, Colorado’s statewide initiative was groundbreaking: turnout in the state’s jails increased roughly by a factor of 10.
Read Alex’s article on voting in Colorado jails.
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Host and Producer: Erin O'Toole
Producer: Ariel Lavery
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