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State approaches to felon disenfranchisement vary tremendously. In Maine and Vermont, felons never lose their right to vote, even while they are incarcerated. In Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, and Virginia, felons and ex-felons permanently lose their right to vote, without a pardon from the governor.
Categories of Disenfranchisement. 1  In 38 states and the District of Columbia, most ex-felons automatically gain the right to vote upon the completion of their sentence. 2  In some states, ex-felons must wait for a certain period of time after the completion of their sentence before rights can be restored.