The Law in Georgia
The law in Georgia is crystal clear: Intimidating Voters is a Crime.
State laws protect voters, poll workers, and election officials from intimidation and aggressive behavior.
These laws prohibit harassment, place severe limits on who can observe elections and keep aggressors away from polling locations.
Actions that have the effect of intimidating voters are illegal, period.
Poll Workers
Intimidation is Illegal
Georgia law provides strong protections for poll workers and election officials. It is a felony under Georgia law to threaten a poll worker or election official, use violence against a poll worker or election official, or attempt to prevent a poll worker or election official from doing their job in any way. Ga. Code § 21-2-566(1)-(2).
Report intimidation to your local election officials. REPORT
Poll Watchers
Who can be a poll watcher?
- Watchers must be identified to officials before the election
- Watchers must be confirmed in writing and submitted to officials before Election Day
What can poll watchers do?
Poll Watchers may not:
- Interfere with the election process
- Talk to voters or use cell phones
- Take photos or record videos
- Campaign for candidates
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Voter Intimidation
Voter Intimidation is Illegal
Examples of intimidation:
- Confrontation of voters
- Offensive language
- Raised voices
- Blocking entry to a polling place
- The threat of physical force
- Firearms are prohibited
Report voter intimidation to election officials. REPORT HERE
Voter Rights
Know Your Rights
You have the following rights:
- To vote in-person or by mail.
- To assistance if needed.
- To be directed to your polling location.
- To vote if you are in line when the polls close.
- If denied a regular ballot, you have the right to a provisional ballot.
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