Polling places; clarifies exemption allowing a voter to enter wearing apparel with candidate's name. (HB220)
Introduced By
Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale) with support from co-patrons Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church), Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston), Del. Jim Scott (D-Merrifield), Del. Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax), and Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-Alexandria)
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Description
Polling places; campaigning activities. Clarifies that the exemption allowing a voter to enter a polling place wearing a shirt, hat, or other apparel on which a candidate's name or a political slogan appears does not apply to candidates, representatives of candidates, or any other person who enters the polling place for a purpose other than voting. Local electoral boards are provided the flexibility in the designation of the 40-foot prohibited area if an entrance to the building is from an adjoining building, or if establishing the prohibited area outside the polling place would hinder or delay a qualified voter from entering or leaving the building. Amends § 24.2-101 (“Definitions.”), § 24.2-310 (“Requirements for polling places.”), § 24.2-604 (“Prohibited activities at polls; notice of prohibited area; electioneering; presence of representatives of parties or candidates; simulated elections; observers; news media; penalties.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
