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2020 Voting and Elections Guide - Fant Library

A 2020 voting guide for patrons of the Fant Library in Columbus, MS

Qualifications to Vote

What are the qualifications to vote?

  • U.S. Citizon
  • Resident of Mississippi for 30 days prior to election
  • 18 years old on or before Election Day
    (17 year olds CAN register to vote as long as they will be 18 by Election Day)
  • Have not been convicted of a disenfranchising crime

What are Disenfranchising Crimes?

Arson

Obtaining Money or Goods under False Pretenses

Armed Robbery

Perjury

Bigamy

Rape

Bribery

Receiving Stolen Property

Embezzlement

Robbery

Theft

Felony Bad Check

Extortion

Timber Larceny

Felony Shoplifting

Unlawful Taking of Motor Vehicle

Forgery

Statutory Rape

Larceny

Carjacking

Murder

Larceny Under Lease or Rental Agreement