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What if a voter has a campaign sign or sticker on his/her vehicle when they come into the polling place to vote? Are they allowed to vote?: Yes, as long as they go straight inside to vote, then vote, and leave immediately. The vehicle cannot be left inside the 100 foot boundary once the voter has completed voting.

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Election Commission - Campaign Activity at the Polling Place

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1. How close can a candidate or a candidate’s representative(s) hand out campaign literature and/or solicit?: A candidate cannot come closer than 100 feet from the entrance to any polling place where there is voting taking place, unless the candidate is voting. A voter cannot wear any type of campaign shirt, button, or anything else that shows support for or against any candidate or measure on the ballot. However, if a voter is willing to cover the shirt, hat, etc., so no one else can see it, then the voter will be allowed to vote.

2. Can a voter carry a sample ballot in to vote with him or her?: Yes, as long as the voter does not show it to any other voters. Each candidate is allowed to appoint a poll watcher at each precinct.

3. What if a voter has a campaign sign or sticker on his/her vehicle when they come into the polling place to vote? Are they allowed to vote?: Yes, as long as they go straight inside to vote, then vote, and leave immediately. The vehicle cannot be left inside the 100 foot boundary once the voter has completed voting.