Electioneering
What is Electioneering?
Electioneering is any act of campaigning for a candidate, party, measure, or anything else on the ballot, including handing out flyers, placing campaign signs, or wearing attire supporting or opposing anything on the ballot.
Where is Electioneering allowed?
Electioneering is allowed more than 100 feet from the entrance to a polling place and more than 20 feet away from all designated curbside voting parking spaces, but IT IS NOT allowed within those areas. Both areas where electioneering is prohibited must be clearly marked at every polling location.
Can I wear my “Vote for [Candidate]” or “Vote against [Measure]” apparel in the polling place?
No! You can wear your campaign gear for most of Election Day, but make sure to wear nonpartisan gear when you go vote!
What about attire that is not specifically related to a candidate or party, but is a statement that some might see as political?
It depends on the statement. If the attire supports someone or something that is on the ballot, you cannot wear it in the polling place. If the statement is a general policy position that is not tied to a specific candidate or a party, you probably can wear it.
What does the apparel say?
“Smith for Mayor,” “Vote Against Johnston,” “Vote for Prop 15”, “Vote No On Prop 15”
“Make America Great Again”, “Medicare for All,” “Build the Wall,” “I Support the Green New Deal”
“Black Lives Matter,” “All Lives Matter,” “Save the Planet,”
“God Bless America”
Can it be worn in a polling place?
No
Probably No
Probably Yes
What if someone outside the polling place is yelling, being threatening, or aggressive?
That is voter intimidation, and it is not allowed inside or outside of polling locations. If you see intimidation happening, please call 866-OUR-VOTE from a safe location.