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Perky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-08-08 04:04 PM
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Hold on a sec? Is Stevens even allowed to vote in Alaska
Form the secretary of State website.


I was convicted of a felony, but have served my time and am on probation. Can I register to vote?
No. A convicted felon may not register to vote unless unconditionally discharged from custody. When you are no longer on probation, a copy of your discharge papers will allow you to register.

Alaska law says "a person convicted of a crime that constitutes a felony involving moral turpitude under state or federal law may not vote in a state, federal, or municipal election from the date of the conviction through the date of the unconditional discharge of the person."


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BrklynLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-08-08 04:05 PM
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1. It would appear that he cannot..
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Perky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-08-08 04:09 PM
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2. Ahh here is what occurred according to MSNBC
The state attorney general's office determined that while Stevens’ crimes fit the definition of “a felony involving moral turpitude,” a guilty verdict isn’t technically a “conviction” until he is sentenced.

Since Stevens has not been sentenced yet, he is eligible to vote in the general election, said Gail Fenumiai, director of the Alaska Division of Elections.

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Possumpoint Donating Member (937 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-08-08 04:13 PM
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3. WTF?
A conviction is a conviction on a Felony. Explaination given
was BS. Stevens should be charged with vote fraud.
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