SB43

I oppose this bill.

Female

I oppose allowing electioneering clothing in polling places, but I support the use of e-poll works for town meetings.

we should not be making it harder for people to vote, DO YOUR JOB!!

Wearing clothing for or against candidates, can be intimidating to voters waiting to cast their ballot, may cause issues at polling places.

What do you not understand about electioneering?!?

this could easily turn into intimidation if large groups wear specific messages. Let's keep the polling places free from electioneering

This is electioneering in the polling place. Unacceptable! Voters are often not “active or expeditious” as the bill prescribes; they’ll hang around and chat, so wearing partisan gear could have a prejudicial effect.

I oppose this bill that amends the current law regarding clothing at voting places. The current law keeps voting civil and respects privacy; the amendment could lead to civil discourse and harassment. Please oppose.

Wearing clothing promoting a bill or a person is electioneering and should not be allowed inside a polling place.

I work the polls and it’s disruptive when folk wear their political clothing keep it out of the polls !!!!!!

I believe that it should remain a requirement that voters should not wear clothing that supports a candidate or measure while voting. My only concern is that the current law has no teeth. Having been a poll worker for a number of years, I have watched our public officials ask people politely to remove (usually hats), or cover (which isn’t always easy to do) shirts or other items of clothing. I don’t think we should keep them from voting, but I also think we should do a better job of warning people in advance of voting day that this is the law and should be followed.

We don’t need articles of clothing to tell us how someone will vote. It should be kept private and not become a trigger for someone who disagrees.

I oppose this bill.

I am female, have always been female, and my greatest joy throughout my school years was participating in sports. My three daughters (also born female) all participated in school sports. It's absurd and insulting that this type of bill is presented as protection for girls. We don't want this type of "protection". The opportunity to participate in sports should not be denied to anyone. The percentage of girls that are trans and wish to participate in sports is so low that this is simply a non-issue. The impact on girls sports is negligible and the impact on the general public is basically non-existent. There are plenty of issues right now in need of your attention that have the potential for devastating consequences for a large portion of our population. Please stop this witch hunt.

Please give consideration to declining to support SB 43. This bill amends the current law regarding electioneering by allowing voters to wear clothing that supports a candidate or measure while casting their vote. Specifically, it modifies RSA 652:16-h, I to clarify that wearing clothing or paraphernalia displaying a candidate's name, likeness, logo, or any political communication is permissible in polling places. I oppose this Bill and the changes that it suggests. This change would allow voters to wear supportive clothing while casting their vote at the polling place. Unfortunately, many of these “supportive” items could be seen as inflammatory by others in opposition to that position. In these contentious time, that can only lead to conflict with voters that already feel aggrieved for some reason. I believe that this will result in undue stress and issues for the Poll Workers to deal with during the time when they already need to be focused on management of the various mandated processes associated with the election. I urge you to give consideration to our Poll Workers and the important work that they do for us. This change is unnecessary and will only lead to issues that will detract from the successful conduct of our elections. I urge you to vote in opposition to SB 43. Thank-you for your service and consideration of this bill. Royal M. Richardson

This increases the chance for confrontation - making election officials nervous and creating a hostile voting experience for voters - election officials should not express a bias but the voting public should be allowed to wear what they want.

I oppose this bill, Voters should not be allowed to wear clothing supporting one candidate or another at a polling place. I would find it offensive to be in line at a the polls standing behind or in front of someone wearing a tee shirt or hat of the opposing party or candidate. Frankly passing this bill will incite trouble at the polls. Emotions run high regarding certain candidates. Allowing partisan clothing will unnecessarily increase conflict at polling places, disrupting the peaceful gathering of the electorate. PLEASE VOTE NO.

Please OPPOSE this bill. No need to wear clothing that contributes to electioneering. Terrible idea.

No need for this change. Keep the clothing as it is now!

This will increase a growing tension at polling places. Let's keep electioneering to a bare minimum.

What problem is this bill trying to solve?

I am an independent voter in Dover. I am worried about the increasing interference by politicians and special interest groups in our elections, including threats and intimidation of voters. This bill will increase these problems. I can only assume that since SB43 is sponsored by a Republican that removing "articles of clothing" from the definition of electioneering is an effort to allow MAGA hats in polling places. I won't waste your time explaining why this creates an intimidating environment for some voters. Others can of course seek to counter the intimidation with apparel of their own, but that will just escalate the problem of electioneering at the polls. Everybody in Concord is always talking about election integrity. Show you really mean it and vote against this bill.