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posted ago by 800080 ago by 800080 +15 / -0

In 3 weeks, if someone goes to vote at a polling location and doesn't wear a mask, can they be stopped from voting?

There is no Federal mandate for masks.

This is a Federal Election. The work is executed locally and state-wide but there are Federal rules. Preventing a voter from voting is at the top of the Federal No-No list.

There are rules saying you can't wear or must cover electioneering materials. Beyond minimal decency, there's no dress code to vote.

(This is a thought experiment. Wear a plain mask if you must and get Trump reelected instead of making a point and turning the Oval over to 2 arrogant liars. If you live in a solidly blue state, Trump still needs your vote to win the popular count.)

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fefeh1 2 points ago +2 / -0

in my poll worker class (Texas) the instructor said you cannot be denied if you do not have a mask on. They can restrict where you go in the building (maybe walk you straight to voting machine and out) but you can still vote.