Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-06-05 22:02:53 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: D427008E04F761209A9080B0E5CFCF3FB317B648D19A7F750E0AB14A1D2E5AB9
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Original Note:
While Texas law does prohibit a convicted felon from running for federal or state public office, Federal election law overrides state election laws. Federal law does allow for a convicted felon to run for a federal election. https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution-conan/article-1/section-4/clause-1/role-of-the-states-in-regulating-federal-elections
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