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Voting Advocates Continue to Spread Word on Re-enfranchisement of Those on Probation or Parole

The North Carolina Community Bail Fund of Durham is launching a voter registration and education drive in majority-Black communities starting this Sunday through the close of early voting on Nov.
By Kelan Lyons1 min readShare

The North Carolina Community Bail Fund of Durham is launching a voter registration and education drive in majority-Black communities starting this Sunday through the close of early voting on Nov. 5. They will place special emphasis on telling those on probation or some other form of post-release supervision that they have the right to cast a ballot in this year’s election.

About 56,000 people had their votes “ unlocked” earlier this year after court rulings stating that people convicted of a felony who are on probation, parole or some other form of supervision can vote. Now, the only people…