Blogging the Election

If you’re a blogger or other citizen media creator and plan to cover happenings on Election Day, you may be wondering about some of the legal situations you may encounter.

For example, can you be in the voting area except to vote? (Not in Delaware) Can you ask people how they voted? (Not within 50 ft of polling place in Rhode Island). Can you take photos? (In CA it is illegal to photograph, videotape or otherwise record a voter entering or leaving a polling place).

Ask your questions at the Center for Citizen Media and Stanford University Law students will work on the answers.   They’ll also compile and publish a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) before the election.

Go here to submit your question.