Part II: Voter Registration

Voting With a Criminal Record

Your criminal record does NOT affect your right to vote in MN unless you are currently incarcerated serving a felony conviction sentence.

Voting After a Felony Conviction

As soon as you are no longer incarcerated, you can vote. Even if you are in a work-release program, you can vote. You will need to register to vote. It is best to register at least 21 days before Election Day, but it is not required. Visit mnvotes.org to register, or call 1-877-600-VOTE for help.

Sometimes it is not clear whether a felony charge results in a felony conviction. If you are unsure, you may want to seek legal advice from an attorney.

Can I Vote If…

• I was charged with or convicted of a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor? YES

• I’m in jail, but am not currently serving a felony sentence? YES

• I’ve been charged with a felony, but I haven’t been convicted? YES

• I’ve been given a stay of adjudication? YES

• I finished all parts of my felony sentence in another state? YES

• I finished any incarceration required by my felony sentence, and am currently on work release, probation, or parole? YES

• I am currently incarcerated serving a felony sentence? NO

• I am currently incarcerated because my parole or probation for a felony sentence was revoked? NO

• My stay of adjudication was revoked and I’m currently serving a felony sentence? NO

See also: Restore the Vote