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Election 2020: Proposition 17 Seeks to Restore Right to Vote for Parolees

Election 2020: Proposition 17 Seeks to Restore Right to Vote for Parolees

If you're a prisoner or parolee in California, you are currently barred from voting. A 'yes' vote on state proposition 17 would mean amending the state's constitution to allow people on parole to vote. People serving time in state prison would still be...

KQED's Forum

October 8, 202021m 14s

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If you're a prisoner or parolee in California, you are currently barred from voting. A 'yes' vote on state proposition 17 would mean amending the state's constitution to allow people on parole to vote. People serving time in state prison would still be prohibited from casting a ballot.  We'll hear about the arguments for and against Prop 17 and learn about California's history on this issue.

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