Missouri Bill Would Let Convicted Felons Run for Elected Office

(MISSOURINET) –  Missouri law bans convicted felons from running for office. State Representative Michael Davis, a Republican from Kansas City, is proposing to let felons seek elected office after they complete their prison and supervision time.

State Representative Kevin Windham of Hillsdale, a Democrat, questions why they would have to wait seven years to run for office when he says a convicted felon can get out of prison and have other rights immediately restored. A Missouri House committee is reviewing his bill and could vote soon on the plan.