Expectations
Fill in the Blank:
EV Officials are expected to administer the voting process fairly and impartially and conduct themselves “without ______.”
Fear or Favor
Electioneers may enter the polling place whenever they want to talk to voters.
Answer: False
Fill in the Blank
Members of the media must identify themselves to the ________.
Answer: Site Lead
Multiple Choice
After the polls close at 7:30 p.m., the afternoon shift should expect to:
A. Leave immediately
B. Stay an additional 30–45 minutes to complete reconciliation and closing duties
C. Stay for another two hours
D. Wait until all voters leave the building before beginning closing duties
Answer: B. Stay an additional 30–45 minutes to complete reconciliation and closing duties
Fill in the Blank
Electioneering is any activity seeking to influence a voter's ______ in an election.
Answer: Choice
True or False
EV Officials are allowed to give their personal opinions to the media about the election as long as they do so outside the polling place.
Answer: False. EV Officials may state the number of persons who have voted, but should not give opinions.
True or False
Mobile phones are allowed inside the voting enclosure as long as they are on silent.
Answer: False
Multiple Choice
How far does the polling place electioneering buffer zone extend from the entrance?
A. 25 feet
B. 50 feet
C. 75 feet
D. 100 feet
Answer: B. 50 feet
Multiple Choice
What type of photography or video is permitted for members of the media?
A. Close-up photographs of voters casting ballots
B. Zoomed-in video of individual voters voting
C. Panoramic photographs or video of the voting place
D. Photographs of individual voters' selections
Answer: C. Panoramic photographs or video of the voting place
Scenario
You are talking with another worker when a voter suddenly walks into the polling place. Why is it important to be careful about what you are saying?
Voters may hear or observe the conversation, and joking or talking about a candidate or political party can jeopardize their trust in the election process.
Scenario
A voter wearing a campaign hat begins approaching other voters and asking them to vote for the candidate on the hat. What is the issue?
Answer: The voter has moved beyond simply wearing campaign paraphernalia and is engaging in electioneering/solicitation.
Scenario
A reporter says, “I'm just going to step inside the voting enclosure for a few minutes to get some video.” What should happen?
Answer: They should not enter the enclosure unless they are there to vote as a registered voter of the county.