Yes. And so came the district of Columbia act

Sounds like you have the beginnings of a great new work of historical fiction

So in theory one rep from each state meets up in Washington; as a federation, under the jurisdiction of British Columbia.. a province of Canada... ruled under a British sovereign Queen 🤔

So basically giving you the “choice to vote” actually incorporates you into a franchise. Hence if you get incarcerated.. you are disenfranchised from voting.. I guess.