MississippiChristopher Preston would regain his right to vote
Christopher Preston of Covington County would regain the right to vote after his burglary and forgery sentences and supervision ended.
What it does
Christopher Preston of Covington County would regain the right to vote after being disqualified because of burglary and forgery convictions.
Argument forRestoring Christopher Preston’s voting rights could let him take part in elections after serving his sentences and being discharged from supervision.
Argument againstRestoring voting rights for a person convicted of burglary and forgery may concern readers who believe those convictions should continue to limit voting.
More detail
The act would restore Christopher Preston’s right to vote. This applies only to Christopher Preston of Covington County, who was disqualified as an elector after burglary and forgery convictions. The restoration would take effect when the act is passed.
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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 10Referred To Judiciary BIntroduced
Civil Rights & VotingCriminal Justice