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Accessing the Right to Vote Among System-Impacted People
Naomi F Sugie1, Juan R Sandoval1, Daniela E Kaiser1
1University of California, Irvine.
Punishment & Society
|March 24, 2025
Summary
Even when eligible to vote, people with criminal records face low turnout due to administrative barriers. Addressing these access to justice issues requires community outreach alongside legal reforms for voting rights.
Area of Science:
- Civic Engagement
- Criminal Justice Reform
- Voting Rights Law
Background:
- Felon disenfranchisement laws impact electoral eligibility for individuals with criminal records.
- Despite reforms, eligible individuals with criminal legal histories exhibit low voting rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and describe administrative barriers to voting for system-impacted people.
- To understand how these barriers affect voting access and are influenced by government mistrust and community outreach.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of interview, focus group, and text message conversations.
- Multi-state sample data collected around the November 2022 election.
Main Results:
- Key administrative barriers include lack of process understanding, eligibility confusion, and fear of rearrest.
- Government mistrust amplifies perceived intentional barriers, while credible community outreach can mitigate them.
- System-impacted individuals face significant access to justice issues regarding voting.
Conclusions:
- Legislative reforms to repeal disenfranchisement laws are insufficient alone.
- On-the-ground efforts addressing administrative burdens are crucial to expand voting access for formerly disenfranchised populations.
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