Felons in Elected Office

Q: Can a convicted felon serve in elected office?
A: The Constitution allows a convicted felon to be a member of Congress, even if in prison. It’s up to the Senate or House to decide who may serve. As for state offices, different laws apply in different places.

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Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens was convicted on seven felony counts of corruption in late October. … Continue reading Felons in Elected Office