Can we ask to see identification and citizenship of unseemly "poll watchers" and even

[Boogiemack]

the license to open carry if they are strapped?

[Raven]

1. If you encounter one of these people at the polls, you should

report them to the Moderator or the Elections Official and let them deal with it.

[nykym]

2. Here's a link to who can be a poll watcher

It lists the requirements by state.
Many of them require you to be a registered voter in that district or county.
So YES question the hell out of them before they start on you, which is a violation they are to report you to the precinct head, they are not to engage you in most states.
https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/poll-watcher-qualifications.aspx

[Ferrets are Cool]

3. This x 1000

[brush]

4. Also they have to have poll watcher credentials issued by the state.

No random nobody can just come to a polling place and question or intimidate those in line to vote.

[doc03]

5. Can the poll watchers ask for ID or anything in Ohio and are you

required to give them anything?

[nykym]

7. here's the requirements for Ohio

Ohio
R.C. §3505.21
Must be a registered voter in the precinct; can’t be a candidate; can be appointed by a political party or a group of five or more candidates; one person per precinct; can’t be a uniformed peace officer, state patrolman, member of an organized militia or any other person in uniform; can’t be carrying a firearm or deadly weapon.
AND
Election observers who monitor polling places and election counts will be required to wear face coverings in Ohio, and those who refuse could be removed from polling places.

Observers are allowed to move freely around assigned polling locations, but they are barred from interfering with or disrupting the election or trying to influence voters. They can leave the polling location to call the board of elections to raise grievances, but they cannot directly advocate for voters at the polling location, according to the state’s election manual.

Local elections officials already had the power to remove observers who don’t follow the rules, but LaRose’s directive adds wearing a mask to the requirements for poll watchers.
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2020/10/01/poll-watchers-who-dont-wear-masks-could-removed-ohio-if-trump-or-biden-campaign/5870544002/

[doc03]

15. Is asking someone for an ID considered interfering or disrupting because it does not

state they can't ask you for an ID?

[MagickMuffin]

10. You do not have to show them anything

They are only there to observe. They are not allowed to approach a voter.

If they harass you notify the election judge. They have the power to make arrests.

[eShirl]

6. use your cell phone camera

[MagickMuffin]

9. Electronic Devices are NOT allowed inside the polling site

Not by anyone. Presiding judge can use one to contact the elections admins. But other than that you are not allowed to use it inside the polling site.

I would notify the election judge if you see something inside the polling site. They would and should be the person to address this, they also have the power to make arrests.

[Fresh_Start]

12. you are allowed electronic devices in polling stations in CA

electronic devices are certainly allowed in polling stations in CA.
You can't photograph another person...but you can photograph yourself and your own ballot.

[MagickMuffin]

14. Not in Texas.

It is not allowed.

[Crunchy Frog]

8. Do we have our own poll watchers to counter the fascist ones?

[pwb]

11. Nobody straps up in my state openly. If I see a pole watcher I will

make sure to get in their face on the way out and say I voted for Joe. Smile.

[MagickMuffin]

13. In Texas only Enforcers are allowed to have a weapon within the polling site

If you see someone with a weapon inside the polling site inform the presiding election judge.

Also in Texas poll watchers have to take a training course and they cannot leave the polling site until after being there for 5 hours.

[brooklynite]

16. No you cannot...

...because they won't be at the polls. They'll be outside the exclusion line where they'll have the same right to speak as any other person. If they're INSIDE the exclusion line they'll be evicted and/or arrested.

[fleur-de-lisa]

17. We all know where these fuckers will show up . . . heavily Black voting precincts

or predominately LatinX precincts. Their sole purpose will be to intimidate.

[leftstreet]

21. Actually, they won't. They're afraid of minority areas

If they go anywhere, it'll be to white suburban areas to monitor "them libs and leftwingers" or whatever. That's where they're certain the cops will protect them.

All fascists are cowards.

[Mossfern]

18. In New Jersey

Challengers are issued a certificate and wear an identifying ribbon.

[Klaralven]

19. In New Jersey poll watchers (aka challengers) don't interact with voters

If they wish to challenge someone, they say so to the election worker, who then determines whether the voter is properly registered and qualified.

[DSandra]

20. We need to make sure that law enforcement deal with rule breaking "poll watchers"

We can't allow them to get away with things. Make sure that police chiefs or other heads of enforcement agree to swiftly take care of harassers.