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I S S U E S
Background
Legal Considerations
Election Implications
Disenfranchisement Considerations

Issue: Background
Sub-Issue:: Definitions and Concepts

Questions:
What is a felon and what is a felony?
What is disenfranchisement?
Is voting a privilege and not a right?
Other than felons, what other citizens are prevented from voting?
Are felons on probation or parole considered to be still serving their term of imprisonment?

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