DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A split Iowa Supreme Court issued a ruling Tuesday that allows a Des Moines man to run for state Senate and affirms that second-offense drunken driving is not an infamous crime as defined by the Iowa Constitution. Chiodo challenged Bisignano's candidacy on the theory that since Bisignano has been convicted of second-offense drunken driving, an aggravated misdemeanor in Iowa, he should be disqualified from running for office or voting. The Legislature revised the criminal code in the 1970s, requiring prison time in some circumstances for individuals convicted of aggravated misdemeanors. In a separate concurring opinion, Mansfield wrote there are ample grounds "for holding that our constitution, in its current form, disqualifies felons and only felons from voting and holding public office." An American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa spokeswoman said even though the court leaves issues concerning the infamous crimes clause unresolved, it does clear up some things about misdemeanor convictions and voting.
Court: Man Can Seek Office Despite Conviction
By DAVID PITT, Associated Press, San Antonio Express-News: World
Tue, 04/15/2014 - 5:51pm
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