In November when you head to the polls to vote for your candidate of choice, you won't run into a convicted felon casting a ballot who hasn't gone through a long process of getting rights restored.
Virginia is one of two states restricting felons for life from voting.
Kembra Smith Pradia has served time and is now serving as a voice.
“I'm a national public speaker, finished undergrad, done a year of law school, I’m married, living a successfully life, productive citizen, paying my taxes, I’m still unable to vote,” Pradia said.
She and many others rallied in Elmwood Park Sunday to raise awareness on the issue.
Delegate Onzlee Ware has proposed legislation to restore voting rights for non-violent felons.
“For me as a delegate to get the ball rolling is to start with the non-violent felonies and let's see how that works and then further expand the legislation,” Ware said.
He says if you pay your debt to society you should have a voice.
“It's important because you're really not an American if you don't have the right to participate in the electoral process.”
Ware says many people at the rally can't vote for him, but they will be heard in Richmond.
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