Voting rights and felons/ex-felons

PSJ’s Denise Welch was featured in a radio spot that ran this week about voting rights for Oregonians with conviction histories. A lot of misinformation exists about former felons’ voting rights, partly because they vary so much by state. In Oregon, however, there is no confusion.

Now that we’ve registered and talked to some voters, it’s important for us to keep track of those conversations. A campaign is all about numbers —keeping track of how many people we know are on our side, and how many we’ve reached out to to get on our side is essential. These numbers help us to tweak our strategies to make them more effective. Click here for resources to help you keep track of your conversations, and for opportunities to create more conversations!

Lots of people aren’t registered to vote for one reason or another. They might not know that they can register despite any past felony convictions. They might not believe that their vote will make a difference. They might not know how to register or how to vote and might not want to ask for help. The truth is, any American citizen that lives in Oregon and is not incarcerated on Election Day can vote! Click here for more information about how to register people to vote.

Voting is a way to speak your mind and let your voice be heard!