Advocates for restoring voter rights to most felony offenders who have completed their sentences are expressing optimism about getting General Assembly approval. A bill in the Senate calls for voting rights to be restored after the completion of imprisonment, probation, or parole. It would be a constitutional amendment and require the backing of voters. Alaina Sweasy received a partial pardon from former Governor Matt Bevin but was asked for paperwork when she tried to vote.
“I did not receive a life sentence. I was not court-ordered to a lifetime of shame and I’m more than the worse thing that I’ve ever done. It should not be this hard to participate in the democratic process,” said Sweasy.
