Voters took cameras into booths, testing laws

Throughout Election Day, voters were uploading videos and photos of themselves pulling levers and punching holes in ballots — a practice that could be unlawful, depending on the state. Cellular News reports.

Some states prohibit all recording inside polling places, most states specifically prohibit the public display of one's marked ballot as a way to prevent possible voter coercion.

YouTube spokesman Aaron Ferstman said PBS is checking videos in the Video Your Vote section to make sure they're from a state where creating a video is legal.

emily | 1:57 PM | Political Videos |
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