Be Careful about Voter Fraud and Disenfranchisement - Post Tips Here

[5Knowledge1913]

Also, there is a rumor going around the internet that if you wear campaign gear to the polls, that you will be turned away. I do know that in MD that is not true, therefore I encourage everyone that votes to CHECK YOUR STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, before spreading rumors!

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by 5Knowledge1913

Also, there is a rumor going around the internet that if you wear campaign gear to the polls, that you will be turned away. I do know that in MD that is not true, therefore I encourage everyone that votes to CHECK YOUR STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, before spreading rumors!

One of the problems is that the laws related to this issue are so vague. In New York there's a law against "electioneering" within 100 feet of a poll, but it's at the police's discretion as to what electioneering consists of.

Here's the info for MD:

Source: http://www.elections.state.md.us/sum...ide/sg_11.html

11.5 Campaigning on Election Day
1. Electioneering
Maryland law prohibits electioneering within 100 feet of the entrance or exit to a polling place on election day. The 100-foot "No Electioneering" zone is measured from the entrance/exit of the building closest to the room in which voting actually takes place.

No electioneering means that no canvassing, electioneering, campaigning, or posting of any campaign material is permitted within the zone. "Posting of any campaign material" is broadly interpreted to mean the wearing of any article of clothing, hat, sticker, or button that indicates support of or opposition to any candidate, question, or political party.

The Chief Election Judges at each polling place post signs designating the "No Electioneering" zone. Election judges are instructed to strictly enforce the "No Electioneering" prohibition, including calling the police to enforce it, if necessary.

A person who violates the prohibition is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500, or imprisonment for not more than 60 days, or both.

§16-206 of the Election Law Article

An Article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/200...kIcXdC.pm_w5R4

Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/politics/ballo...tioneering.asp

ETA: Woops, I see this has already been addressed.

[deepimpact2]

I'm just curious. Have they always been this strict about wearing hats, and shirts at the polls? I don't remember dealing with that in the past. Maybe I missed something.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

I'm just curious. Have they always been this strict about wearing hats, and shirts at the polls? I don't remember dealing with that in the past. Maybe I missed something.

Depends on who's making the determinations. This election is heated so nerves are on edge.

[SummerChild]

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