Currently, in Mississippi, it is incredibly difficult to get your right to vote back after conviction for a disenfranchising felony. Mississippi is one of few states where individuals face a lifetime ban if convicted of one of 23 disenfranchising felonies. We are constantly working on advocating for rights restoration in the state. Individuals who have completed their sentences should not be permanently disenfranchised.
Resources
- Full list of 23 disenfranchising felonies in Mississippi
- Contact MS Votes to try to get a legislative suffrage bill passed for you (msvotes.org or call 1-833-678-4321).
- Expungement may help, but the law is complicated. Contact the MS Secretary of State for guidance (1-800-829-6786) and tell us what they say (impact@mscenterforjustice.org).