Written by Jack Brammer of the Herald-Leader
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced a new website Wednesday that will allow about 152,000 people who have completed their sentences for non-violent felonies to determine if they’re now eligible to register to vote.
“My faith teaches me forgiveness — that we should welcome these Kentuckians back into our communities and allow them to fully participate in our democracy,” Beshear said at a Capitol news conference.
On his third day in office last Dec. 12, Beshear signed an executive order to restore the rights to vote and hold public office to Kentuckians who have completed their sentences for most non-violent felony crimes. He said then that he expected the decision to affect more than 140,000 people. He said his administration has since identified more than 152,000 people who are eligible.
At CivilRightsRestoration.ky.gov, Kentuckians can search to determine if their rights have been restored. If so, they are immediately eligible to register to vote.
(Cross-posted via the Kentucky Press News Service. Read the rest of the article at the Herald-Leader.)
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