Rand Paul Urges Kentucky Lawmakers To Restore Voting Rights For Felons

Testified before a Kentucky Legislature committee

Sen. Rand Paul took his push for restoring felon's voting rights to the state level on Wednesday, testifying before a Kentucky Legislature committee urging his home state to lead the way.

The Kentucky Republican was testifying before the state's Senate State and Local Government Committee midday on Wednesday to urge passage of a bill that would give felons back the right to vote at the end of their sentence, parole or probation through a constitutional amendment.