Question for non vote by mail state voters

[oregonjen]

I’ve been a vote by mail voter for years. I don’t remember what it’s like to go to the polls and vote anymore! So, please forgive this question! Can one bring a voter’s pamphlet or a cell phone in while voting? How do you remember who and what to vote for when there are so many things on the ballot?

Slightly embarrassed, but willing to ask anyway!

[we can do it]

1. Yes you may take both.

[oregonjen]

2. Thanks!

[we can do it]

3. Welcome!

[W_HAMILTON]

4. It actually depends on the state, since each state has its own laws and regulations.

For instance, it is/was illegal for voters in Texas to use electronic devices (including, yes, cell phones) within 100ft of voting stations; see: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/vote-texas/early-voting-texas-location-phone-written-notes-rules/269-4d0d6359-91b1-4b0e-9cfc-d95c18608030

[oregonjen]

6. Wow, thanks for the link.

[we can do it]

7. Keep it in your pocket. Voting booths are private.

You can have screen capture and phone on airplane mode.

[W_HAMILTON]

8. Again, that probably also depends on the state (lol).

We don't really even have "voting booths" where I vote. They are basically voting machines that are set up on fold-up tables with big dividers around the sides of them so that you can't see what the next person to you is doing on their machine, but the back is wide open so any observers could certainly see you if you were to pull out your phone and start using it.

[roamer65]

5. I was able to take both when I voted in person in MI in 2018.

That was the last time I voted on Election Day.

We since then have enacted no excuse absentee balloting.

[ForgedCrank]

9. I always

take a cheater note with me after all the research so I don't forget. Some of the candidates list as non-partisan, so you have to dig in advance to know what you are looking at.
In my state, as long as you aren't taking photos or video, it's all good.