Chapter 2 – Basic Poll Watcher Rights & Responsibilities

2.E.2. An Unreasonable Record

Some addresses, such as those of battered women's shelters, are restricted. It is unreasonable for a poll watcher to request to view those records.

Do not ask an election judge for your ex's address.

The following information shall be designated as confidential:

• any portion of an applicant's Social Security number;
• any portion of an applicant's driver's license number or State identification number;
• an applicant's decision to decline voter registration;
• the identity of the person providing information relating to a specific applicant; and
• the personal residence and contact information of any applicant for whom notice has been given by an appropriate legal authority.

A poll watcher may overhear any of the above or see the above as part of the voter registration process, but must treat such information as confidential.

What the Poll Watcher Is Looking For.

When a voter requests a ballot, they state their name and address in a loud and clear voice.

Even if  the voter voluntarily hands the Election Judge an ID, the name and address must be said out loud.

If the voter does not state their name and address out loud, then the Election Judge should.

The poll watcher can challenge  if the voter's name and address are not stated “in a loud and distinct tone of voice, clear, and audible”.