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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Yes, as long as the crime was not a violent or sexual felony
@B5F7XZG 5mos5MO
I think that if it was one crime where someone made a stupid mistake and recognized it and did their time they should still be allowed to run. But if they repeatedly commit crimes (including any felonies, violent acts, financial, or sexual crimes) they should not be allowed to run because you can see that this is a person who doesn't value learning from mistakes.
@B3H8PHJ 7mos7MO
Yes, but the specific crimes that determine ineligibility should correspond with whoever cannot vote
@B3KC9DL7mos7MO
Yes, and depends on the crime if it was bad enough they shouldn't be running they probably will not get elected
@9ZYNHQ4 10mos10MO
Yes, unless the crime has been confirmed to have stopped a certain amount of time before running and if the crimes aren't major crimes (minor crimes such as some DUIs, some Addictions, parking fines, etc.)
@9ZYNHQ4 10mos10MO
No, unless the crime has been confirmed to have stopped a certain amount of time before running and if the crimes aren't major crimes (minor crimes such as some DUIs, some Addictions, parking fines, etc.)
@9WK5W3V12mos12MO
Sex offenders and convicted felons should not be allowed to run for office, though elections and voters should have enough common sense not to elect these violent criminals.
@9W6T4LVIndependent12mos12MO
They should be able to run after fulfilling their debt to society, but they should have to fully disclose all of their crimes to the electorate.
@9TH7PDV1yr1Y
Yes, as long as anyone who has been convicted and served their time is allowed to be hired at any job
Yes, as long as the crime committed was not a violent, sexual, or financial felony crime, and as long as they have finished serving their sentence
No. Felons are restricted on so many other jobs, and can't even vote when on supervision so why should a president
@9Q5BN791yr1Y
Politicians shouldn't be falsely accused and convicted of a crime just because their opponent doesn't like them. Trump and Biden both need to grow up.
@9NX53Y4Republican1yr1Y
No if they have not been convicted of a violent felony, sexual crime or crime committed while in office, all appeals have been exhausted, and they are currently serving their sentence.
@9LBBP2J 2yrs2Y
yes once they have finished serving their sentence. and as long as that offence was not committed while in office. and as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime.
if it was a long ago and it is a minor crime its fine, but something big like tax fraud would not be allowed to run (past and present)
@9K26MZCIndependent2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they have completed their sentence and maintained a level of good behavior according to the authorities
@9FFGC4L 2yrs2Y
Depending on what the crime was for. There are a range of crimes from speeding to murder. So, to out them under one umbrella is not fair.
@9F5J6V2 2yrs2Y
As long as it wasn't a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime along with disallowing politicians who are under investigation for any crime, no matter petty of extreme.
@9J3WJMD2yrs2Y
Yes, unless they were a member of the Bourgeoisie before the Revolution, they've committed rape, murder, or counterrevolution
@8YZRCZK4yrs4Y
I believe it depends on the crime
@99G3SFP3yrs3Y
Yes, except for crimes of fraud, extortion, money laundering, or other financial infidelities.
@96PT7BK3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it was not any type of assault (sexual or otherwise).
@9633JX5Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they did not commit any type of act of treason, espionage, or terrorism and has finished serving their sentence and/or community supervision and have not committed another crime in a certain period of time.
@9622MBCIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as the crime wasn't a felony, violent, financial, sexual, or electoral crime, and was not committed while in office.
@95X7P4Q3yrs3Y
I feel like it depends what they did
@95T982XProgressive3yrs3Y
Depends on the type of crime, how long ago it was committed, circumstances surrounding the crime, and how individual made amends. If you’re running in your 40’s, and had a drinking or drug problem, and ended up serving time in your early 20’s, but went to rehab, stayed clean, and went on to do good things, I think the people should be able to decide for themselves if you deserve to be in office.
@95QSN2Q3yrs3Y
Yes as long as it was not recently, harmful, or still believed upon when they are in the election.
@93CV2JK3yrs3Y
as long as they have finished serving their sentence
@93CN7H43yrs3Y
Yes. I won’t vote for them but they should be able to
@937K2NN3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as the crime was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual, they have finished serving their sentence, and the crime was not committed while they were in office.
@92DSZZV3yrs3Y
depends on crime and as long as they served the time also wasn't in office at the time.
@8ZXKW5NRepublican4yrs4Y
It depends on the type of crime and how big it was.
@8ZXKSDL4yrs4Y
it really depends on what crime it was. if it was a bad crime then no they should not be allowed. but if it's something small and they do what they needed to do to take care of it yeah it's okay to run for office.
@8ZJZ74N4yrs4Y
Depending on the crime, but generally criminals should not have the franchise.
@KGKobza234yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime. As well as disallowing politicians under investigation for the crimes listed above.
All of the “yes” options
@8Z784YPIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they are not currently on the sex offender registry.
@8Z6P2B74yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their time, the crime was not committed while in office, and it was not a felony, violent, or sexual crime.
@8Y3MBQ34yrs4Y
it really all depends on the crime commited
@8XVS6XW4yrs4Y
It doesn't matter, politicians will lie to us anyway
@8X6M5VK4yrs4Y
No, they broke their societal "contract"
@8WQHKYR4yrs4Y
yes as long as they have finished their sentence, it wasn't committed in office and wasn't a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime
@8W5PTR2Libertarian4yrs4Y
No, but there should be a term limit for all politicians no matter the office.
@8SZSH7DIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime, and have finished serving their sentence
@Ellajgriffin4yrs4Y
Yes, but it depends on what they did
That should be up for the people to decide when they vote
@8SJCQYHIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the crime was not a violent crime.
@8S7ZFGP4yrs4Y
yes because they might have changed in a good way.
@8RN3TRV5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony, or violent crime.
@8RCF78Q5yrs5Y
yes, but depends on what the crime is.
@8QZWMP25yrs5Y
Yes, as long as the crime is not sexual or violent, and have served the time
@8QV5SV95yrs5Y
Yes, as long as the crime was not a felony, violent, financial, sexual, or otherwise affecting others in their community and the candidate has paid their dues or finished serving their time.
@8Q4VMNG5yrs5Y
It depends on the severity of the crime. They should be allowed if its only something like a DUI or drug possession but not for something like sexual assault/rape, murder, etc.
@8PC8NVN5yrs5Y
Yes, but the states decide
@8P6NCVC5yrs5Y
yes depending on the felony
@8NXLLTN5yrs5Y
No, if they were convicted of a crime and put in jail, they lost their right to vote so why should they be able to run for office?
@8M9HN345yrs5Y
Yes and a candidate should not be able to ruin if they have had failed businesses as well as forced to file for bankruptcy due to corrupt circumstances
@8LPB6WV5yrs5Y
It depends on what crime they committed. Was it a violent crime or not?
@8JPPGL75yrs5Y
yes because everyone makes mistakes
@8H34FVTProgressive5yrs5Y
Yes, unless the crime involved them abusing their position in office.
@8GHY56K5yrs5Y
Yes, dependent on the nature of the crime, time that has passed, etc.
@8F5HSBLIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, but politicians that have been impeached and removed from office should not.
@8D3XSHB5yrs5Y
ONLY if there was significant evidence and isn't joe biden or liberal scum spreading rumors
@9CTWFH2Women’s Equality2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as the crime was not committed while in office, and it wasn't a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime
@9C5JQRV2yrs2Y
Yes, but not if the crime is murder or rape
@9BDLKVD2yrs2Y
Yes as long as it wasnt a violent crime
@9B88KXM3yrs3Y
Yes, let the people decide in the primaries/general
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence and have completed their parole/probation
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence and have completed their parole or probation
@99ZTCNWRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes. As long it wasn’t a violent felony.
Yes, as long as the crime was not a felony of a violent or sexual nature, and as long as the crime was not committed while in office (when applicable)
Yes, as long as the crime was not a felony of a violent or sexual nature, and as long as the crime was not committed while in office
@988382H3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they have finished their sentence, the crime was not committed while in office, and it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime.
@986BBG33yrs3Y
Yes but depends on what the crime is.
If they don't do anymore crimes and if it was a misdemeanor then yes
@93TYKV43yrs3Y
Yes as long as it was not a violent, financial, sexual crime or a felony, was not committed in office and they have served their time for it
@8X6LN2KRepublican4yrs4Y
Depending on how bad the crime was and reason for the crime.
@8LDL9NM5yrs5Y
Yes only if it was just a ticket or something like that not like going to jail not the police stations jail
@8G4QH955yrs5Y
No unless it is a minor crime and a reasonable amount of time has passed.
@8D8H7735yrs5Y
Yes, as long as the crime was not committed well in office. Also as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime
@B7MMG2Z5hrs5H
It depends on what kind of crime; if a president was convicted of a petty crime when they were young, they should be able to run.
@8CBMD43Libertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as it's not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime and they went through a rehabiltation process.
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence and the crime committed was not a violent and/or sexual felony.
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence and the original crime committed was not a violent and/or sexual felony
Yes, as long as it was not a felony involving voluntary manslaughter, or sexual assault and/or non-marital rape
Yes, as long as it was not a felony of a violent or sexual nature and their sentence has already been served.
Yes, as long as it was not a felony of an extremely violent or sexual nature, and as long as they have finished serving their sentence
@9F84BKT2yrs2Y
it all depends on what they did and if they did it during there presidency
Yes, as long as it was not a felony of an extremely violent or sexual nature
@8QRNS6M5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as it wasn't a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime and it wasn't committed while in office
@8YWB3D54yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it was not a violent or sexual felony and they have finished serving their sentence
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence and the crime was not a felony of a violent and/or sexual nature.
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