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ballot selfies
Coverage of ballot selfies in the Nexus archive.
- Election 2026: Can you take a selfie with your ballot? It depends on state
The legality of taking a selfie with a ballot varies by state in the U.S. Fifteen states explicitly prohibit ballot selfies, while 27 allow them, and four restrict them to absentee or mail-in voting. The debate centers on voting secrecy laws and free speech concerns, with some states adjusting rules to address social media trends.