MississippiProposal would restore one Lee County resident’s voting rights
The proposal would restore voting rights to Brandon Shelton of Lee County, whose rights were disqualified after a nonresidential burglary conviction.
What it does
The proposal would restore Brandon Shelton’s right to vote. It applies only to him and would take effect after passage.
Argument forRestoring Shelton’s voting rights could let him take part in elections after his release and reported law-abiding conduct.
Argument againstRestoring voting rights after Shelton’s burglary convictions could concern people who believe those convictions should still affect his voting eligibility.
More detail
The proposal would restore Brandon Shelton’s right to vote. It applies only to Shelton, whose voting rights were disqualified after a nonresidential burglary conviction. The restoration would take effect only after passage. The restoration would take effect after the measure passes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Died In CommitteeDied
- Apr 15Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
- Mar 18Referred To Judiciary BIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting