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Former inmate urges Fort Worth to help restore voting access for ex-offenders

3573420 · March 5, 2025
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A Fort Worth resident who said he is an ex-offender urged the council to assist people with criminal records regain voting access and recognition as citizens.

Randolph Shahid, who said he has been an ex-offender for 41 years, told the council he feels invisible and urged the city to help residents with criminal convictions regain civic participation and the…

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