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dress code at the polls?
Many states have 'electioneering' laws in place that can be broadly interpreted to mean that clothing with political messages is not allowed. Snopes put
a page up advising voters to check with their board of elections.
Some election officials have released
statements attempting to clarify [pdf] the enforcement of their state's electioneering laws, though those statements aren't legally binding.
Other election officials are suing to keep the broad definition of electioneering in place. If rules are interpreted to include campaign shirts and buttons, you will likely need to cover the item up, remove it, or otherwise conceal it.
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posted by cashman
on Oct 6, 2008 -
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