MississippiMeasure would restore Lee County resident's right to vote
If passed, the measure would let Lee County resident Charles Covington vote again, with the restoration taking effect after passage.
What it does
The measure would restore voting rights to Charles Covington of Lee County, who was disqualified after residential burglary and two third-degree arson convictions.
Argument forRestoring Mr. Covington’s voting rights could let him take part in elections again after his release and discharge from supervision.
Argument againstSome may see restoring one person's voting rights despite residential burglary and arson convictions as treating similar cases differently.
More detail
The Legislature would restore Charles Covington’s right to vote. This applies only to Charles Covington of Lee County, who lost the right to vote because of the listed convictions. The restoration would take effect after the act passes.
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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 23Referred To Judiciary BIntroduced
Civil Rights & VotingCriminal Justice