The U.S. Constitution does not prevent convicted felons from holding the office of the President or a seat in the Senate or House of Representatives. Individuals who have been convicted of sedition, seditious conspiracy, treason, conspiracy to defraud the United States or selling information on national defense may not run for federal office. Cities and States may prevent convicted felons from holding statewide and local offices.
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@B7GBHPL1wk1W
Yes depending on the nature of the offense and the time since it occurred. The people get to decide whether to continue to hold them to account or not.
@B6RRSFQ1mo1MO
It really depends. For example, Donald J. Trump, (most beloved president) was "convicted" of 34 "felonies" Most of those were misdemeanors a best, and not a case at worst.
@B23Q7R910mos10MO
Yes, as long as it wasn't committed while in office, and they're sentence has been served before them running
@9X8FBMF11mos11MO
No, if they have been convicted, and it has been proven true, then they should not be allowed to hold office.
@9VQTTGB12mos12MO
No, as long as there is indisputable evidence or it was a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime.
@9TF4TTQ1yr1Y
Yes, as long as those convicted of crimes can vote. It's unfair to allow felons to run but not allow them to vote.
@9PSHVLKIndependent1yr1Y
Yes. If the trail was politically motivated against the politician then they should be able to still run.
@9LCZFTB2yrs2Y
Yes, depending on the severity of the crime, and if the crime was committed while in office, always.
@9FZWJLH2yrs2Y
Normally I would say yes as long as they finish their sentence, but the judicial double-standard currently in power leaves me unable to answer this question.
@9VGP6JH1yr1Y
Yes, assuming there is public knowledge of the crime. Our representative Republic is a government of the People, for the People, and by the People, and thus We can elect whomever we desire.
@9CPPJXW2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it was not a hate or financial crime
@98YDHHK3yrs3Y
Depends on the depth of the crime they committed.
@96K95L23yrs3Y
depends on the crime and depends on how long ago
@96K4TGC3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their and as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime.
@96HK4ZM3yrs3Y
Yes, so long as it was not violent, sexual, or some form of crime that hurts/affects others
@95SN4X23yrs3Y
it depends on the crime itself.
@948F28J3yrs3Y
If the crime committed was very bad, yes.
@928WQG33yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence, the crime was not committed while in office, AND it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime.
@8Z5FB294yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the crime is not a severe one
Depending on if the candidates are repentant and rehabilitated. Yes, as long as it wasn’t a financial or sexual crime
@8WDY8K5Constitution4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime, or was committed while in office, and as long as they have finished serving their sentence.
@8V6H3DZWomen’s Equality4yrs4Y
Depending on the crime, I will agree. I don’t think a rapist or pedophile should run for president but I mean they clearly have. If you did time for something little or not as drastic i don’t see why you shouldn’t be able to
@Jeldredge5yrs5Y
Yes, we should focus less on punishment and more on rehabilitation. As such they should be allowed to run for office after completing rehabilitation and showing improvement away from the crimes they committed. As frustrating as it is. . . Equal opportunity for all.
@8PCXB4R5yrs5Y
It depends on the crime itself. If it is related to fraud or bribetaking or anything along those lines then no.
@8DGJ96Z5yrs5Y
Yes, unless specifically prohibited by their sentence (i.e. let it be decided in the courts with specific time limits set)
@9CGCN732yrs2Y
Yes as they did not repeat that again
@986DGFGRepublican3yrs3Y
Depends on the crime and what level it was and if they truly fixed their mistakes and did their time
@97FNQSK3yrs3Y
No, unless it was harmless or understandable, such as self defense.
@96S6ZW63yrs3Y
that depends if it was like something minor that's really not a big to deal but if it was like grand theft or manslaughter or worse no
@96HB55XLibertarian3yrs3Y
yes, as long as it was not a felony or financial crime committed in office
@928WQG33yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence, the crime was not committed while in office, AND it was not a felony, violent, financial, or serial crime.
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