Abstract. |
Felony Disenfranchisement is an individuals inability to vote, who would otherwise be able to, due to a serious criminal offense or felony. Felony disenfranchisement has affected a significant population of otherwise eligible voters, and large proportions of many communities. This is an analysis, using hierarchical clustering, on what would happen if these individuals could vote, and what that would mean for voter turnout, and representation in elections. Results suggest that certain communities are diluted and underrepresented due to felony disenfranchisement. Voter turnout among specific voters is deeply effected since those who are disenfranchised are therefore excluded from Voting Eligible Population. For future Studies there will have to be more analysis on voter demographics, recidivism, and mass incarceration
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