Persons in prison are typically not allowed to vote, but the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that once a person has completed their prison sentence their right to vote is automatically restored.

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The restoration of voting rights for individuals who have completed their prison sentences varies by state in the U.S., and there is no Supreme Court ruling that automatically restores voting rights nationwide. Some states automatically restore voting rights upon release, while others require completion of probation or parole, and a few states permanently disenfranchise certain felons unless they receive clemency.

Persons in Prison Are Typically Not Allowed to Vote, but the U.S