States run their own elections and set their own regulations, which is why rules for photo taking at the polls vary state-by-state.
People have been sharing selfies and photos showing off their “I Voted” stickers or celebrating their votes ever since social media became popular.
But what about posting a photo of your actual ballot on social media? VERIFY viewer Tom asked us whether it’s legal to take a photo of a ballot to share with friends.
THE QUESTION
Is it legal to post a photo of your ballot during an election?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
It depends. Each state sets its own rules for taking photos of ballots, and photos at polling places.
WHAT WE FOUND
Each state runs its own elections and therefore can create independent rules when it comes to what is or isn’t allowed during elections – even when it comes to photography.
Each state has its own law about taking photos …
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