In each state, the laws vary on the legality of photography, in and around polling places. Some common questions about state election laws on photographing the election include the following:
- Can you photograph or video your vote inside the polling station– either a paper ballot or electronic screen?
- Can you photograph or video yourself voting inside the polling station?
- Can you photograph or video others voting or the working of the polling station from within it?
- Can you photograph or video the polling station from outside it?
- Can you photograph or video people leaving the voting station?
- Can you ask people questions leaving the polling station and can you video or blog their answers?
At photoprez.com, we are proud to dedicate a photo gallery specifically to tracking and documenting the process of voting all over the country. Located at photoprez.com/electionday2008, the Election Day 2008 gallery allows voters to photograph their civic participation! Registration to photoprez.com is free and members are already uploading photographs of polling places, voting booths, and absentee ballots.
Importantly, on Tuesday November 4, 2008, there are likely to many “voting irregularities” and “issues” of all types. These include unregistered voters, technical complications with computer balloting, and lines, lines, and LINES! Whether your trip to the polls and voting experience is a breeze or a nightmare, record your experience and upload it at photoprez.com to create a permanent record. Registered members of photoprez.com can send their cell phone pictures to go@photoprez.com and they will be instantly uploaded to the photoprez.com LIVE MOBILE gallery. (click here for more information about how to register and upload cell phone photos to photoprez.com)
The list below contains exceprts from state election laws regarding election photography and photographing your vote.
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