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Impact of Amendment 4 on Black Voting Attitudes in Florida
Political Research and Essays Jalicia Lewis Political Research and Essays Jalicia Lewis

Impact of Amendment 4 on Black Voting Attitudes in Florida

The November 2018 passage of Amendment 4 in Florida saw the enfranchisement of felon voters in the state of Florida in all cases except where the offender committed murder or a sexual offense. The following research paper investigates how this change in felon disenfranchisement will impact voter turnout and political participation, especially how it will affect black voters. The research draws on previous studies that highlight felon disenfranchisement’s impact on voter turnout and participation as a whole in Florida.

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