Voting After A Conviction
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.133 — not while confined, and for some felonies not until probation or parole ends
In Missouri, no person is entitled to vote while confined under a sentence of imprisonment.
Probation or parole, for certain felonies. No person may vote while on probation or parole after conviction of a felony under the chapters and sections the statute lists, until finally discharged from the probation or parole.
Election crimes. A conviction of a felony or misdemeanor connected with the right of suffrage disqualifies a person from voting.
| The question | The statute's answer |
|---|---|
| The questionConfined under a sentence of imprisonment | The statute's answerMay not vote |
| The questionOn probation or parole for a listed felony | The statute's answerMay not vote until finally discharged |
| The questionA felony or misdemeanor connected with voting | The statute's answerMay not vote |
Which felonies the listed chapters and sections cover, and registration deadlines, are not on this page. Whether a particular conviction affects a particular person's right to vote is a question for the county election office or a licensed Missouri attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.133 — Qualifications of voters
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Missouri attorney.