Can Felons Vote in Oklahoma?
We've gotten quite a few questions in our office about voting rights in Oklahoma following a felony conviction. Can an Oklahoma felon vote? The short answer is: it depends on where you live.
Example #1: You were convicted of a felony in Oklahoma, you have completed your sentence, and you live in Oklahoma.
You can vote. Oklahoma law allows persons convicted of a felony to vote after they have completed their sentence. Read the statute here.
Example #2: You were convicted of a felony in Oklahoma, you are still serving your sentence, and you live in Oklahoma.
You cannot vote. Oklahoma law does not allow a convicted felon to vote until they have completed their sentence.
Example #3: You were convicted of a felony in another State, and live in Oklahoma.
This is the same situation as Example #1 - you can vote after you have completed your sentence, per the statute cited above.
Example #4: You were convicted of a felony in Oklahoma, but you live in another State.
It depends on the laws of the State that you now live in. A handy reference is available at Procon.org, although I would recommend speaking with an attorney in your State to confirm.
Easy. Good luck to all the voters!
Thanks for reading,
Michael
