Kentucky governor to restore voting rights to 100,000 convicted felons
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat, announced Tuesday he plans to sign an executive order restoring voting rights to more than 100,000 people convicted of felonies.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat, announced Tuesday he plans to sign an executive order restoring voting rights to more than 100,000 people convicted of felonies.
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