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zackymilly

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12. It's illegal in NC to take a "ballot selfie".

Reply to Chainfire (Original post)

Wed Oct 7, 2020, 11:54 AM

Oct 2020

Don't take a 'ballot selfie' in NC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- If you are standing in line about to cast your ballot, it is tempting to want to take a selfie. In North Carolina, don't do it.
North Carolina is one of 26 states that bans photography at polling places. It also prohibits people from taking pictures of their ballots.

"That's illegal. That's a violation of the law," says Director of Elections for Mecklenburg County Michael Dickerson.

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/dont-take-a-ballot-selfie-in-nc/275-341757312

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Should we plan to take our cameras to the polls? [View all] Chainfire Oct 2020 OP

That's illegal in Texas. Laelth Oct 2020 #1

Seems like a good idea. Check with your supervisor of elections office to see what rules are. dameatball Oct 2020 #2

I'm taking a picture of mine before submitting it Amishman Oct 2020 #3

Have your phone charged up! SheltieLover Oct 2020 #4

My phone has a camera. GeorgeGist Oct 2020 #8

Yup! SheltieLover Oct 2020 #9

[FL]"No photography is permitted in the polling room or early voting area, except an elector ..." sl8 Oct 2020 #5

Not inside the polling area, please Maeve Oct 2020 #6

In most states, it is illegal to photograph or video inside a polling place. MineralMan Oct 2020 #7

Outside is fine, however, make sure you know the laws MagickMuffin Oct 2020 #10

I think Trump's "poll watchers" are actually "poll greeters" LeftInTX Oct 2020 #11

It's illegal in NC to take a "ballot selfie". zackymilly Oct 2020 #12

I was talking about parking lot....check the OP Chainfire Oct 2020 #13