County Won't Force Voters To Wear Ponchos At Polls

[The Straight Story]

County Won't Force Voters To Wear Ponchos At Polls

MARIETTA, Ohio — Washington County officials on Thursday said they won't force some voters to wear ponchos on Election Day, reversing an earlier decision.

Earlier this month, the Washington County Board of Elections said it would make people who wore clothing in support of the schools put on rain ponchos to cover the messages.

Election officials said they were concerned that the clothing could influence voters during an election with several school levies on the ballot.

Washington County reversed its decision after learning from the Ohio Secretary of State that wearing school clothing does not violate election rules.

http://www.10tv.com/live/content/local/stories/2011/04/28/story-marietta-washington-county-ponchos-polls.html?sid=102

[Monique1]

1. In our state in Az

people can wear Tea party shirts at the polls. It was approved because they felt people will not be influenced in voting but no one can wear a Dem or Repuke shirt.