TYLER, Texas — Smith County election officials are reminding voters to avoid campaigning and electioneering while inside polling locations.
A statement released by the Smith County Commissioners Court is warning voters of wearing political apparel while inside polling locations. Smith County Elections Administrator Michelle Allcon said they are seeing several individuals wearing political shirts and caps when they show up to vote, which they are being asked to remove or change before casting their ballot.
Early voting and election day polling place must be organized with 100-foot distance markers posted at surrounding outside entrances of the building. During the voting period, it is prohibited to electioneer, which includes expressing preference for or against any candidate, measure or political party (regardless of if it is on the ballot) in the marked area, according to Tex. Elec. Code §§ 61.003, 85.036.
Early voting clerks and the presiding judge of each polling location reserve the right to use their discretion to protect the safety and efficiency of the polling location under Tex. Elec. Code §§ 32.075, 81.002. Violations may result in a Class C misdemeanor citation, according to the Smith County Commissioners Court.
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