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mrbisthebest t1_ivjkdrt wrote

As a former poll worker, thank you! I worked every election in Warwick from 04-16. I won't say what city or town I'm in now, but unfortunately I had to educate a candidate that they could not wear campaign stickers inside a polling place. The law is still no political anything within 50ft of a polling place, correct? The person took the sticker off but was incredulous that there could be such a rule.

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GotenRocko t1_ivjnyzg wrote

No, that's a law for any non voters including poll workers. So if the candidate was in the act of voting it would be fine for him to be wearing his own button, but not if he for instance was just coming in to check on his election watchers, and of course if he was trying to talk to other voters. Basically no politicking within 50ft but the voter can bring in any handouts and read it in line and wear whatever they want as long as they are there to vote.

Edit: thinking about it more I think you are right the candidate could be considered different in this case and should not be wearing their own button. Although they themselves are recognisable as the candidate with or without the button.

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LeetPleeb t1_ivjzqrm wrote

First, thank you! Second, a question: is that 50' from the entrance or the property?

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whatsaphoto OP t1_ivk9ahw wrote

Thank you for all the time you put into volunteering! It's greatly appreciated :) And as far as I know that rule still exists. I haven't seen anyone violate it in my experience, though I'm sure it does happen it's first thing in the mornings and is corrected early before I show up. Either way, the guys that hold the signs have only ever been cordial and easy going which I'm also grateful for!

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