Florida Restores Voting Rights to Felons

Florida Restores Voting Rights to Felons More than one million previously convicted felons have had their right to vote restored in Florida. Voters passed an amendment on Tuesday's ballot that renewed voting rights to the majority of felons who have completed their sentences. Those who committed sexual offenses or murder are excluded from having their ability to vote restored. Amendment 4 required 60% approval to pass. The amendment even gained celebrity attention, with Rihanna urging Florida voters to approve it.