Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Yes, assuming that they did not actually conduct the crime.

According to the Constitution, a politician that committed a crime is allowed to run for office if he/she is not guilty for the accusation. But for me it is not balance to allow any politicians to run if they have cases that are not resolved yet because it might affect the government system and the society.

If they have a proof That the Convictions isn't real..yes they can

Yes, but it should depend on the crime and when it was committed

Yes, as long as the crime does not involve moral turpitude.

Yes, except for those convicted with crimes involving moral turpitude.

Yes, as long as there is no strong evidence that they committed crime

No, because they commit a crime and it's possible that they can do it again and again.

Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime and they finished their sentence

No, unless they have been pardoned

Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime and they aren't under investigation for a crime

Yes, as long it wasn't a felony and they have served out their full sentence

No, If you want a convicted felon to run the country then it would make our government look bad, not the people who live here but the officials who run here. It is dangerous to keep an ex-convict running for higher politics, they may protect local and foreign cartels and we may never know. We want our leaders cleaned before they were voted as one, Politics who wash their hands while in office is horrendous and these are the type of people to manipulate Filipinos to stand against the government.

yes because if you know he's already convicted your gonna be more cautious and giving him a spot where he can be watched is good since he's gonna be monitored and chances are he/she won't attempt anything

No, how can someone commit a crime and enter the politics once again?

yes if the case dismissed

IF only they proved they already changed for the environment.

Maybe, because if they commit something that is bad then they don't deserve it.

Maybe, if they change and if that person is fit to it.

Yes, but after release, there must be at least 5 years before running.

Yes, as long as it was not a felony or the politician is not under investigation

Yes, depending on what case was committed to them.

i think its fine if its a low crime but if it is a crime like sexual, financial, violent and so on then no

No, Since Jail makes them much more worse compare the first day where they are quiet and peaceful.

For me, it is 50% no and 50% yes. Why? This is because there are people who have been convicted of a crime but they are not the ones who actually committed the crime.

depending on the crime they have committed and if they have truly changed.

Yes, as long as they were not proven guilty

No, some politicians are already hard to trust. Who would want a convicted criminal rule??

Depends on the commited crime

It depends on the crime that he/she committed

It honestly depends on how they ruled as a politician. If they committed a good worth more than the felony they committed, then sure.

yes,as long as that person apready repented and will not do it again.

If they are imprisoned due to politically motivated charges then they should be allowed. If it isn't then no.

Yes and No. Yes, if the crimes with which a politician has been convicted were trumped up, fabricated, baseless, and politically-motivated. No, if the crimes with which a politician has been convicted were supported by incontrovertible evidence leaving no doubt as to the culpability of the convicted politician, insofar as the crime in question was one involving moral turpitude.

Depends on the commited crime, they can have the chance to run

Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime and are not under any investigation.

Yes, as long as they have changed for the good

It depends on how heavy the crime they committed, if it is murder or rape then no

It depends on the person and situation, if there is no one else fit to run for office then what do you do? if the person is publicly known to have changed and is the best option to lead and run a country then go for it, but i think the person should still be investigated properly to get reassureance.

They shouldn't run for the same or another position if they're guilty of doing heavy & unforgivable crimes to our society, examples of this are betrayal of public trust, misused of the public taxpayers money, did or plotted a criminal act,

Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence and the crime committed was not a violent and/or sexual felony.

Yes except for murder and rape

Yes, unless they were convicted of a felony

Yes, as long as it was not a felony involving voluntary manslaughter, or sexual assault and/or non-marital rape

Yes, as long as it was not a felony of a violent or sexual nature and their sentence has already been served.

Yes, as long as their convictions are made public knowledge.

Yes, unless they were found guilty in court

as long as it was not a sex crime (like rape, assult or molestation)

No, but make the crime well known to the public. A well-informed public will most likely not vote for a criminal.

Yes, as long as it was not committed while in office and was not serious like murder or rape.

Yes, as long as the crime wasn't committed while that politician was in office and they have finished serving their time

Yes, no financial, violent, extortion, or sexual crimes

Yes, as long as they are not currently under investigation, the crime did not occur while in office previously, the crime was not violent, financial, or sexual, and the candidate is at least 7 years removed from completing any sentencing requirements such as jail time or parole/probation.

Yes, as long as it was a felony, violent,financial, serial crime, or they are under investigation for one of thoes crimes

As long as it wasn't murder that was not in self defense or other violent crimes

Yes, as long as it wasn't a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime and it wasn't committed while in office

No, only let convicted politicians run if it was a minor crime

Yes, they must to call report or person have handgun mean must show from the license.

Yes as long as it wasn't committed in office and wasn't a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

depends what you did.

For a misdemeanor, yes. For a felony, no.

No, politicians who commit crimes don't truly support the law

Yes but that should depend on what they been convicted of

Yes, as long is it was not a felony, violent, financial, sexual or hate crime

No, it is risky to trust an individual who has committed a crime

I believe that as long as the crime is finished being served, and not a violent or sexual crime, they should be able to run.

See Article 1 Sections 2, 5 and 6 of the United States Constitution.

no but it depends on the crime

Yes, as long as it is not a violent, financial, or sexual crime

Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence and the crime was not a felony of a violent and/or sexual nature.

yes but no if it was a felony

Yes, but it depends on the circumstances.

Yes, as long as they either have finished serving their sentence, or were convicted only after they declared their candidacy.

Yes, depending on how long the sentence is and how efferently they redeemed themselves and proved that they are more than qualified to participate in citizenship.

Yes, what politician isn’t a criminal ?

No, and the U.S Congress should forbid former President Trump from running for office in 2024, due to his second impeachment

No, as long as it can be proven that they were fairly convicted and as long as the crime is not too severe.

Yes, as long as the crime was not committed while in office, they have finished serving their sentence, and it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Normally no, but now seeing attempts to politicize indictments and outcomes.

It depends on what the crime is if they commit something such as rape or murder then they should never be allowed to run for office again.

yes, unless it was a felony

Do you think someone with a criminal record can truly represent the values of the people they serve?

How would you feel if a politician with a criminal past made decisions that directly impacted your daily life?

Should we consider a politician's personal history as equally important as their ability to get things done in office?

In your opinion, does someone's rehabilitation ever make them fully fit for public office, or should their crimes always matter?

How much importance do you place on trust when voting for someone, especially if they have a criminal past?

Could a politician’s criminal record actually become a positive if they learned lessons that changed how they serve the public?

If a politician has served their time for a crime, do you believe they deserve a second chance in leadership? Why or why not?

How would you react if your favorite political candidate was suddenly revealed to have committed a crime in the past?

Do you think a politician's past mistakes shape their ability to make better choices, or do they signal a lack of integrity?

Should voters have a bigger say in deciding whether or not someone with a criminal record can run for political office?

No Abolish democracy

Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence. It will be a major barrier for them to get elected and they will have to stand up against public scrutiny anyway, so if they can get vote in that's on the citizens of the nation.

Yes, but only if they received amnesty or has served their sentence and/or paid all of their fines

Yes, as long as the politician has received amnesty, if not, then after they have served their sentence and/or paid all of their fines.

Yes, if they received amnesty or has served their sentence and/or paid all of their fines

Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime, and they have finished their sentence.

It Depends. If they have finished serving their sentence (for a minor crime (e.g., protesting)), then-Yes. However, if A. the crime was committed while in office & B. it was a felony, violent, financial, sexual, etc., crime, then-No. Still, we should disallow politicians that are OR get put under investigation for a crime, whether before OR while running for office.

Yes as long as they have served their sentence, it wasn't in office, and it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime.