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Elections Supervisor to Accept New Registrations From Those Affected By Amendment 4

Amendment 4, which goes into effect Tuesday, restores voting rights for most individuals with prior felony convictions who have completed their sentences.

By Staff January 7, 2019

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner

On Tuesday, Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner's office will begin accepting voter registration forms from Floridians whose eligibility to register to vote was restored by the passage of Amendment 4 last November. Amendment 4, which was approved by nearly 65 percent of Florida voters, restores voting rights for individuals with prior felony convictions who have completed their sentences, including parole and probation requirements, except for those convicted of murder or a felony sex offense. To view or download a fact sheet about the amendment that explains how to verify whether one's rights have been restored, click here.

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