[EM] Access to voting booths

[Arnold B. Urken]

Hello,

Does anyone know about sources that describe customs or regulations governing 
what happens when a voter voluntarily brings another person into a voting 
booth?  I have heard stories about keeping kids out when the voting machines 
might be messed up by malicious or playful actions. I can understand this in 
the case of electronic devices (if the power is not kid-proof), but I don't 
think the justification is reasonable for marking a ballot or pulling a lever.

This issue is also relevant to the question of validating contracts in vote 
trades. Is there any law or custom that prevents bringing an observer into the 
voting booth? Observers might be certified (like notary publics) to verify that 
votes were cast according to contract.

Thanks in advance.

Arnie Urken

Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-420-5998

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