Texas Voter Thanked By Congressman After Posting Ballot Photo
Everyone loves to take a selfie after they've voted, especially with their "I Voted" sticker. Notice how I said after they've voted? That's because in Texas, it's illegal to take photos 100 feet within a polling place.
That's right, many states in the U.S. have laws that restrict or prohibit taking photos or videos in polling places, like taking some of those "ballot selfies." The laws aim to protect voter privacy and the integrity of the voting process. In some states, like Texas, taking a photo of your marked ballot or capturing anything within the polling area can lead to fines or other penalties.
It seems no one told comedian Terrence K. Williams, who proudly shared his completed ballot, while still in the voting booth, to declare he voted for Trump and U.S. Rep. Wesley P. Hunt.
The post has gotten hundreds of likes, and got a special shout-out from Rep. Hunt himself!
Backlash was swift for Rep. Hunt, who has not commented on the matter. Many called out Hunt, as well as Williams, for the obvious violation. However, some have pointed out that it's not that big of a deal.
Over on a Reddit, one user wrote:
It’s up to local law enforcement to enforce the law against someone taking a photo of their own ballot, though, when in reality no one is going to enforce that law upon someone taking a photo of their own mail-in ballot, so there’s no sense in enforcing it against someone taking a photo of their own in-person ballot.
It seems like no on has gotten arrested- or even fined. But that hasn't stopped the backlash.
Either way, in any election, if you're considering taking a photo while voting, check your state’s specific regulations or ask polling place officials to avoid potential violations.
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