Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' office has received 347 applications from felons to process in just under a month.
Restoring voting rights for former felons has become a Democratic focus since the 2018 midterms. In Florida, voters widely approved adding a constitutional amendment to restore the voting rights of felons except those who had committed a murder or felony sexual offense.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, right, and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman speak with the media during a press conference at the Kentucky state Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 7, 2020.
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