Can a convicted felon run for office?

[Boogerman]

Mayor acknowledges 1982 killing

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) -- The mayor of East Cleveland, Ohio, acknowledged that she killed a man 22 years ago and was convicted but said she acted in self-defense, according to a published report Saturday.

Especially like this part:
She told the newspaper that she recalled being convicted but said she could not remember the charge.

Okay, I know that felons cannot vote, but can they run for office? I guess so. Maybe we need to update some laws. What do you think?

 

[Ken King]

Mayor acknowledges 1982 killing

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) -- The mayor of East Cleveland, Ohio, acknowledged that she killed a man 22 years ago and was convicted but said she acted in self-defense, according to a published report Saturday.

Okay, I know that felons cannot vote, but can they run for office? I guess so. Maybe we need to update some laws. What do you think?

Each state determines whether or not those who have been convicted of a felony can participate in elections.

 

[LPMEDIC]

2 words....

Marion Barry

 

[bresamil]

2 words....

Marion Barry

My thoughts exactly.

 

[Toxick]

Okay, I know that felons cannot vote, but can they run for office? I guess so. Maybe we need to update some laws. What do you think?

This guy thinks so:

 

[mainman]

2 words....

Marion Barry

And he will win too...

 

[Elle]

Especially like this part:
She told the newspaper that she recalled being convicted but said she could not remember the charge.

I see how she could have easily forgotten