MississippiProposal would restore one Benton County man's voting rights
If enacted, the measure would restore Jon E. Walker’s voting rights; the Legislature was told he had since lived as a law-abiding citizen.
What it does
The proposal would restore voting rights to Jon E. Walker of Benton County, whose rights were lost after a nonresidential burglary conviction.
Argument forRestoring Walker’s voting rights could let him vote after the Legislature was told he had lived lawfully.
Argument againstSome may object to restoring voting rights for a person with burglary and fraud convictions.
More detail
The proposal would restore Jon E. Walker’s right to vote. It applies only to Jon E. Walker of Benton County, whose voting rights were lost after a nonresidential burglary conviction. The proposal would take effect 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 26Referred To Judiciary, Division BMinor
- Mar 26Transmitted To SenateMinor
- Mar 26Immediate Release
- Mar 26PassedPassed House
- Mar 25Title Suff Do PassMinor
- Mar 18Referred To Judiciary BIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting