Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Elections
 
Board
State Board of Elections
 
chapter
Election Administration [1 VAC 20 ‑ 60]
Action 2013 Periodic Review Chapter 60 Election Administration
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 4/25/2016
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4/25/16  4:47 pm
Commenter: Cameron Sasnett / Fairfax County Office of Elections

Cameras In the Polling Place
 

I support the alterations to the regulations to allow voters to use electronic devices with imaging devices within the polling place.  I believe that this provides voters with an opportunity to digitally capture and even share a memento of their voting experience; something which (other than a sticker) election administrators cannot provide.  Additionally, should a voter choose to film an interaction within the precinct, it will provide election administrators access to evidence to support or refute claims of disenfranchisement or even a positive and efficient voting experience.  

I would caution though, that the State Board incorporate identical guidelines as established for the media.  These guidelines should include the prohibition of filming or photography of: A) other voters without their permission, B) the ballot of any other voter, and C) any voter lists.

CommentID: 49730