Preferentially discontinuing mail-in voting for incarcerated individuals – a proposal from local mayors
Got a dirty little secret, Melun (Seine-et-Marne)? It ain't about keeping the criminal element in check, nope, it's all about the damn votes! With local elections looming, the head honcho, Kadir Mebarek, is sweatin' bullets over the impact of the inmates' ballots. After all, with 1,600 behind bars and 800 of 'em registered to vote, they could swing the election real quick.
Plenty more where that came fromIt's not just Melun, mate. Five other towns are grappling with the same issue, with a substantial prison population that could tip the scales in the elections. Since 2019, inmates who can't vote by proxy can cast their votes directly from prison. Melun, being the capital of Seine-et-Marne, tallies votes from Meaux, Réau, and Melun. These prisoners make up 4% of the voters in the city, and they ain't shy about makin' their presence felt come election time.
Towns where the criminals outnumber the saintsSo, what are some other towns that may be in a similar pickle? Well, let's start with Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana, known for its high crime rate and preparations for a brand-new high-security prison. Vendin-le-Vieil, Pas-de-Calais, and Condé-sur-Sarthe, Orne, are also lookin' forward to high-security prisons to combat drug trafficking. But none of these are mentioned in the same breath as Melun, which, despite its pocoBUeno reputation, is becoming a test case for the impact of prison populations on local elections due to economic and social factors associated with these facilities.
Keeping an eye on the unexpectedOther towns with significant prison populations may also find themselves in the same boat, but they're not explicitly listed here. The bottom line is, areas with major prisons or high-security facilities could be in for a political shake-up due to issues like overcrowding and the presence of correctional facilities. So, buckle up, folks, and let's see where this criminal wave takes us!
In the realm of French politics and policy-and-legislation, the influence of the incarcerated is not exclusive to Melun. Other towns, such as Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni in French Guiana and Vendin-le-Vieil in Pas-de-Calais, are also gearing up for new high-security prisons, hinting at potential crime-and-justice issues that could impact general-news headlines in the near future.
