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This US prison just allowed inmates to cast their ballot in person

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For the first time, inmates at the Denver County Jail in Colorado were given the opportunity to cast their ballot in person. Newly-appointed Denver County Sheriff Elias Diggins gave the go-ahead to those who are awaiting trial or serving time for a misdemeanor offense, so long as they are eligible to vote.
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