We work to restore the voting rights of formerly incarcerated people by changing voting policies, canvassing in our neighborhoods and communities, hosting voter registration drives, and educating the public on the civil and human rights of those with convictions.
In Louisiana, if you are not currently serving time in prison, including if you are currently on probation or parole, you can exercise your right to vote no matter what your prior conviction is! This is not widely known, so please help us to spread the news that FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE CAN VOTE!
In May 2018, our voting rights bill, HB 265, passed the Louisiana Legislature, which means that thousands of formerly incarcerated people got their voting rights back on March 1!
Under this new law, Act 636, anyone who:
1. is off probation or parole; OR
2. has been on parole for 5 or more years; OR
3. is currently on probation
can now vote.
In order to register, you will need:
-A voter eligibility form (obtained from your local probation and parole office--see map below!)
-A completed voter registration form (obtained from your local registrar's office--see map below!)
(note: you can call and ask them to mail this to you)
-a valid identification card (ID)
...and we're here to help you! Contact us today with any questions or for assistance.
Under this new law, Act 636, anyone who:
1. is off probation or parole; OR
2. has been on parole for 5 or more years; OR
3. is currently on probation
can now vote.
In order to register, you will need:
-A voter eligibility form (obtained from your local probation and parole office--see map below!)
-A completed voter registration form (obtained from your local registrar's office--see map below!)
(note: you can call and ask them to mail this to you)
-a valid identification card (ID)
...and we're here to help you! Contact us today with any questions or for assistance.
Know someone who is newly eligible? Download the Act 636 informational flyer and share widely!
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The second half of the battle after winning voting policies is bringing our people to the voting polls. One way VOTE does this is by hitting the streets and knocking on doors. Our staff organizers, members and volunteers go to neighborhoods to register voters, inform about upcoming elections and the work of VOTE and, most importantly, educate the public on the rights of formerly incarcerated people.
