Ballot Selfies Still Illegal in New York
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, in Silverberg v. Board of Elections of the State of New York, refused to enjoin New York’s prohibition of ballot selfies, finding (internal citations omitted): Plaintiffs’ important First Amendment rights must be reconciled with the cherished right to vote….
Weirdest Polling Places in America
For a bit of Friday fun, here are some examples of the odd places Americans will be casting votes next Tuesday: A years-long, cross-country look at the barbershops and dentists’ offices and pool halls where Americans vote. The range of locations, says Donnell, is testament to the diversity of…
Court Rules that PA Poll Watchers Must Be from County
Pennsylvania law requires that poll watchers be registered to vote in the county in which they serve as poll watchers. The Republican Party of Pennsylvania challenged this rule, and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled that the law was valid, in part because the challenge was brought too close to…
Voters Beware! Electioneering Prohibitions Apply to Voters
In addition to examining a sample ballot and determining how they will vote, brining any necessary identification to the polls, and checking out their state’s rules regarding ballot selfies, voters in most states need to be careful what they wear to the polls. Most states have prohibitions on electioneering (campaigning for or…