Article VII of New Mexico’s state constitution explains the qualifications needed to vote: in addition to usual requirements (“has resided in New Mexico twelve months”), you cannot be an idiot, an insane person or a felon.
New Mexico’s not the only state — Kentucky, Mississippi and Ohio all have similar rules.
I have friends – and a few relatives – who would contend that the requirement banning idiots (along with requirements for photo I-D, etc.) is obviously a right-wing plot to control elections by denying the right to vote.
To be eligible to vote in Texas you must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- A resident of the county in which you intend to vote
- At least 18 years old (you may register at 17 years and 10 months)
- Not convicted of a felony (unless your sentence is completed, including any probation or parole)
- Not declared mentally incompetent by a court of law
There is nothing in Texas law that specifically says you can’t be an idiot.
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