PHILADELPHIA - It’s time to vote, you’re in the polling booth, and you want to capture this historic moment to share with family and friends or just to have as a memory on your phone. However, before you do, find out if it is legal for you to take a ballot selfie in your state.
Can I take a ballot selfie in New Jersey?
No, you cannot take selfies of your ballot at polling places in the Garden State.
According to New Jersey State law NJSA 19:15-26, the voter shall prepare their ballot in the booth secretly and screened from the observation of others.
Any person or voter who violates the provision shall be deemed guilty of a disorderly persons' offense, the NJ Department of State's website says.
How to register to vote in New Jersey
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, which serves as a reminder to Americans as deadlines loom for the 2024 Election. Here's everything New Jersey voters need to register:
Other ways to share that you just voted:
- Take a photo with an "I Voted" sticker.
- Pose next to an "I Voted" sign.
- Take a selfie next to a "Vote Here" sign.
Be sure to check with your polling place for additional information. See the rules for ballot selfies in other states here.