It’s LEGAL ⚖ to Campaign Outside a Polling Place 😮 (Who Knew?)

We found Elizabeth Enns, Republican candidate for SC House (26), greeting voters right outside the polling place at Nation Ford High School in Fort Mill. Can she do that?

Enns is running against David Martin in the June 11, 2024 Republican Primary. The winner of that Primary will take on Democrat Matt Vilardebo in November. [UPDATE: Enns lost the Primary election to Martin]

Turns out she can 😮. Here’s the FAQ from SCVotes.gov Enn's button, though, failed to meet spec, because it had her picture.

I saw a candidate/member of candidate’s campaign at my polling place talking to voters. Can they do that?

Yes, but there are restrictions:

Inside the polling place:  No campaigning is allowed.  Candidates may be inside the polling place and talk to voters as long as they are not campaigning, intimidating voters, or interfering with the election process.

Within 500 feet of an entrance to a polling place:  Candidates and campaign staff may campaign as long as they are not intimidating voters or interfering with the election process.  However, no campaign literature, signs, or posters are allowed.  Candidates are allowed to wear a badge no larger than 4.25” x 4.25” featuring only the candidate’s name and office sought.  Candidates must remove their badge upon entering a polling place.

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