Using your phone is allowed when you’re voting on Election Day in Illinois, but it depends on what you’re doing with it.
Voting rules can be tricky, especially when it comes to phones, but don’t let that deter you from using it properly.
If you’re using your phone for notes, that’s OK. You are legally allowed to bring written or printed materials into the voting booth to assist you, which includes items on your phone.
There’s just one thing you cannot do while you’re using it — and that’s take a selfie.
In Illinois, ballot selfies are prohibited by state law. It’s a felony to mark your ballot so another person can see how you voted. The violation carries a potential prison sentence of one to three years.
According to the Illinois Board of Elections, voting choices are meant to remain confidential, and voters will not receive a copy of their ballot.
“Your vote is secret,” a post from the state board of elections previously stated. “The confidentiality of your selections is protected, even from election officials. This fundamental principle of democracy ensures that your choices remain private while still allowing or transparency in voter participation.”
While voter records may show that you participated in an election — and which party ballot you chose during a primary — the actual votes remain private, according to the board.
While state election officials have long said it’s “unlikely” someone would be prosecuted for a ballot selfie, it’s encouraged that voters instead take a picture of their “I Voted” sticker or pose next to a polling place sign.
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