Action | 2013 Periodic Review Chapter 60 Election Administration |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 4/25/2016 |
1 VAC 20-60-30 voter using cell phone
We can NOT begin to allow the use of cameras and cell phones in the voting precincts. Voters' freedom of confidentiality might as well be thrown out the window if this is permitted. If allowed, any authoritative figure can demand someone to vote a certain way and then insist that the voter take a picture of their vote to prove that their hierarchical will was done. The issue of buying votes, bullying, persuasion, etc... all become REAL problems if this sort of proof can legally exist now. No one needs a "selfie" holding their ballot. That is what their "I VOTED" sticker is for. Allowing for shenanigans like this will inevitably create chaos in the precincts, distracting other voters, limit the ability of Poll Workers to do their jobs, and will therefore slow down the process for everyone. I see absolutely no benefit to allowing for this change.