{"id":351492,"date":"2020-08-10T10:20:09","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T15:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/voting\/my-voting-guide\/can-felons-vote-in-michigan.html"},"modified":"2024-02-09T15:09:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T20:09:00","slug":"can-felons-vote-in-michigan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/my-voting-guide\/can-felons-vote-in-michigan.html","title":{"rendered":"Can Felons Vote in Michigan?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Can Felons Vote in Michigan?\u00a0<\/h1>\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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A convicted felon in jail or prison can’t vote in Michigan. But felons get their voting rights restored upon their release from prison.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

You Do Not Permanently Lose Your Voting Rights After a Felony
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Many people think a felony conviction strips their voting rights forever. This is untrue in Michigan. Your voting rights get restored after you serve your sentence. You must re-register to vote and get a ballot.<\/p>\r\n

If you get a reduced sentence, appeal your case, or get early release from prison for any reason, you will have your voting rights back.<\/p>\r\n

Felons Who May Not Vote<\/h2>\r\n

You lose all rights to vote under Michigan law if you are:<\/p>\r\n