Kenneth Johnston has never participated in an election before, but he’s hoping by the time he arrives at his 70th birthday Saturday (March 2), he’ll be registered to vote for the first time in his life.
Johnston, who is jokingly called “Biggy” because he is such a small guy, is one of approximately 36,000 people on parole and probation in Louisiana expected to get their voting rights restored Friday. After 26 years out of prison and on parole, he said he’s not going to waste any time signing up before the next election.