MississippiBill would restore one Hinds County man’s right to vote
The measure would restore Larry Mangum’s voting rights after two Hinds County convictions; it died in committee and did not take effect.
What it does
The bill would restore Larry Mangum’s right to vote. It identifies his convictions for embezzlement and selling marijuana, and says his sentence ended in 2019.
Argument forRestoring Mangum’s voting rights could let him vote again after his sentences ended and he returned to lawful conduct.
Argument againstSome people may believe these convictions should continue to limit Mangum’s voting rights, even though his sentences have ended.
More detail
The bill would restore Larry Mangum’s right to vote. It applies only to Larry Mangum of Hinds County, whose voting rights were disqualified after convictions for embezzlement and selling marijuana. If passed, the restoration would begin after passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Died In CommitteeDied
- Mar 20Referred To Judiciary, Division BMinor
- Mar 20Transmitted To SenateMinor
- Mar 19PassedPassed House
- Mar 18Title Suff Do PassMinor
- Mar 10Referred To Judiciary BIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting