Illinois Bill Aims to Restore Voting Rights for Incarcerated Felons - Chicago Today Advocates and lawmakers in Chicago are pushing for the RACE Act, a bill that would restore voting rights to people serving felony sentences in Illinois prisons. The proposal would also expand civics education inside correctional facilities, with the changes set to take effect in 2028. Supporters argue the measure could impact 35,000 to 50,000 people statewide and is crucial for democracy by giving a voice to those most impacted by its decisions.

“Advocates and lawmakers in #Chicago are pushing for the #RACEAct, a bill that would restore #votingrights to people serving felony sentences in #Illinois prisons.”

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3/ 📣 Contact your IL state legislators today to support the RACE Act (HB5414/SB2983) to restore voting rights for incarcerated individuals. bit.ly/TheRACEActEmail 

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Together, we can restore civic rights and expand access to democracy for all Illinoisans. #RACEAct #VotingRights #Civics

Will Illinois restore voting rights to incarcerated people? • The TRiiBE If passed by the state legislature, and signed by Gov. Pritzker, thousands of incarcerated people will gain the right to vote in Illinois.

Expanding #VotingRights isn’t just about ballots; it’s about rehabilitation & strengthening communities. Voting helps incarcerated people stay connected to their communities & prepare for reintegration into society. Contact your legislators to pass the #RACEAct this session.

Take Action: Restore Prisoners’ Voting Rights — League of Women Voters Chicago It’s time to champion voting rights in Illinois—the RACE Act (SB3482) will restore voting rights to individuals in prison and expand civics education within our correctional system.

Let's champion voting rights in Illinois—the #RACEAct (SB3482) will restore voting rights to individuals in prison and expand civics education within our correctional system.

Tell IL Senate President Don Harmon to call it for a vote during the Lame Duck Session. www.lwvchicago.org/news/take-ac...