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Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he's not in prison on Election Day

Headline from The Republic, on the newest of 2 developments

DENVER (AP) — Donald Trump may be convicted of a felony and reside in Florida, a state notorious for restricting the voting rights of people with felony convictions. But he can still vote as long as he stays out of prison in New York state.

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  1. Will Trump Lose The Right To Vote If He’s Convicted Of A Felony? It’s Unlikely.

    Headline from Forbes ·

  2. Newest

    Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he's not in prison on Election Day

    Headline from The Republic ·

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  1. NBC News

    Can Trump vote in November if he's convicted of a felony in New York? (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The former president could soon join the millions of Americans whose voting rights depend on their criminal record if he's convicted in the hush money case.

  2. Forbes

    Will Trump Lose The Right To Vote If He’s Convicted Of A Felony? It’s Unlikely. (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The former president—who is on trial in New York and is a Florida resident—faces prison time and/or fines for each of 34 felony counts he faces.

  3. The Republic

    Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he's not in prison on Election Day (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    DENVER (AP) — Donald Trump may be convicted of a felony and reside in Florida, a state notorious for restricting the voting rights of people with felony convictions. But he can still vote as long as he stays out of prison in New York state.

  4. ABC 7 Chicago

    Can Donald Trump vote for himself now that he's a convicted felon? (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Now that former President Donald Trump is a convicted felon, can he still vote for himself in the 2024 presidential election?

  5. CBS News

    Can Trump still vote after being convicted? (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Former President Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts in New York. Can he still vote in the presidential election?

  6. Forbes

    Can Trump Vote As A Convicted Felon? Here’s What Rights He Could Lose. (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The former president—who is on trial in New York and is a Florida resident—faces prison time and/or fines for each of 34 felony counts he faces.

  7. Green Field Reporter

    Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he's not in prison on Election Day - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    DENVER (AP) — Donald Trump may be convicted of a felony and reside in Florida, a state notorious for restricting the voting rights of people with felony convictions. But he can still vote as long as he stays out of prison in New York state.

  8. FOX 61 Hartford

    Can Trump vote for himself now that he's a convicted felon? (opens FOX 61 Hartford)

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    FOX 61 Hartford's feed description

    Florida, where Trump lives, defers to other states’ disenfranchisement rules for residents convicted of out-of-state felonies.

  9. Bangor Daily News

    Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he's not in prison (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    Even if he is elected president again, Trump will not be able to pardon himself of state charges in New York.

  10. People

    Can Donald Trump Still Vote for Himself? Here’s What Florida Law Says About Felons (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    Donald Trump's dueling titles of 'convicted felon' and 'presidential candidate' have many wondering whether he will even be allowed to vote for himself in November. The answer depends on his sentence

  11. Fox7 Austin

    Yes, Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Yes, former President Donald Trump could vote for himself in November, as long as he is not in prison on Election Day.

  12. Tampa Bay Times

    Can Trump, now a convicted felon, vote in Florida? (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    Different rules apply for people convicted of felonies in a different state, such as New York.

  13. PolitiFact

    Here’s why Donald Trump likely can still vote after felony (opens PolitiFact)

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    PolitiFact's feed description

    Former President and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s felony conviction in New York raised que

  14. Portland Press Herald

    Trump, despite conviction, could still vote for himself if he’s not in prison on Election Day (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Florida defers to other states’ disenfranchisement rules for residents convicted of out-of-state felonies, and New York only removes felons' right to vote when they’re incarcerated.

  15. The Guardian

    Will Trump, a convicted felon, be able to vote for himself in November? (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Despite being found guilty on all 34 charges, rules in Florida and New York mean Trump is likely to be able to cast his ballot

  16. The Daily Dot

    Trump will be able to vote for himself in 2024—thanks to a progressive New York law (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    Even though he is a convicted felon, former President Donald Trump can still vote in Florida, thanks to a New York state law.

  17. Anchorage Daily News

    Felons often can’t vote in Florida. But Trump likely can, thanks to a quirk of the law. (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The former president is expected to remain eligible because he was convicted in New York, where felon voting laws are more lenient than in Republican-dominated Florida.

  18. WMUR

    Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Donald Trump may be convicted of a felony and reside in Florida. But he can still vote as long as he stays out of prison in New York state.

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