The U.S. constitution does not prevent convicted felons from holding the office of the President or a seat in the Senate or House of Representatives. States may prevent convicted felons candidates from holding statewide and local offices.
Response rates from 667 Swiss voters.
46% Yes |
54% No |
24% Yes |
52% No |
14% Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
2% No, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime |
5% Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
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2% Yes, as long as the crime was not committed while in office |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 667 Swiss voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 667 Swiss voters.
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Unique answers from Swiss voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9KTRJDW 6mos6MO
Criminal and investigate me talk hospital gospel and hopes lines nurse death and noise more information and let equal pays writes
@8VWBH793yrs3Y
It depends on the severity of the crime and if they have grown from it or not. If it was simple thievery then yeah, let them have a shot at office. If they committed murder, then no.
@98DTKL32yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they have completed their sentence and the crime was not committed while in office
