Best polling practices for electors and municipalities leading up to and on election day.
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Courtney Gabbara Agrusa, Senior Attorney, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, Southfield, MI.
Hear Courtney and Jeffrey discuss best practices for electors, townships, and municipalities to ensure a smoother election day, focusing on polling etiquette, compliance, and the role of election law attorneys in the upcoming closely monitored election cycle in the SoundCloud podcast shared below:
Jeffrey had several questions for Courtney in this conversation:
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Given what a whirlwind this election cycle has been, what are some best practices that electors, townships, and municipalities can take prior to November 5 to ensure a smoother election day?How can an election law attorney assist a municipality or township to ensure compliance and transparency during this election cycle?What are some common misconceptions about what is and isn’t allowed at polling places?
- Are voters allowed to post photos or videos of themselves voting?
- Are voters allowed to wear political clothing or buttons when voting?
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Are people allowed to campaign or petition outside of polling places?
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This election will likely be one of the most closely monitored elections in recent memory. What is the difference between a poll watcher and a poll worker, and how are watchers appointed?In the months leading up to an election, we often see lawns dotted with political candidate signs. However, if a house is displaying signs that contains vulgar language, depending on the circumstances (e.g., the house with the signs face a school or public park), can the municipality make that person remove their signs?
Second Wednesday Sessions
Next Wednesday, August 14, 2024,
With a whirlwind of unforeseen storylines all over the news (Trump's assassination attempt, Biden dropping out of the presidential race, etc.), the 2024 election is shaping up to be one of the most closely monitored in decades.
Which is all the more reason to have a refresher on proper polling etiquette to ensure compliance and a smoother election day process.
- When: August 14, from 12:00-12:30 pm
- Registration: https://bit.ly/2ndWeds2024
Join moderator Rob Hamor along with municipal law attorney Courtney Gabbara Agrusa as they discuss best polling practices for electors and municipalities leading up to and on election day including:
- What to expect at Polling Places:
- Common Do's and Don'ts
- What is permitted and what isn’t:
- Can people post videos of themselves voting on their social media?
- Can voters wear political clothing or buttons inside a polling place?
- Can people campaign outside of a polling place?
- What are the roles of poll watchers and challengers?
- What are poll watchers allowed to do at polling locations?
- What is legal for political yard signs:
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In the months leading up to an election, it is a frequent sight to see lawns dotted with political candidate signs. However, if a house that sits across from a school is displaying signs on their lawn that contain vulgar language, can the municipality ban that person from displaying those signs?
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