MississippiProposal would restore one Lee County resident’s right to vote
If passed, the proposal would restore Lee County resident Joe Nelson London’s right to vote after convictions for residential burglary and cocaine possession.
What it does
The proposal would restore Joe Nelson London’s right to vote. It applies only to him and cites his past convictions and later lawful conduct.
Argument forRestoring London’s voting rights could let him take part in elections after serving his sentences and, as the bill says, living lawfully.
Argument againstSome readers may worry that restoring voting rights for a person convicted of residential burglary and cocaine possession could weaken the consequences they expect for those crimes.
More detail
The proposal would restore Joe Nelson London’s right to vote. It applies only to London, whose voting rights were disqualified after a 1983 residential burglary conviction in Lee County. The bill cites his later lawful conduct as a reason for restoration. It 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