Q&A: Election Day
Last Update: 11/03 7:35 pm
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Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - Election Day should be the day when candidates and their campaigns give way to the voters and their decisions. In Tuesday's Your Stories Q&A, two questions about the law, when it comes to polling places, electioneering, and campaign signs.
We've heard from some voters who wonder how close is too close to a polling place, for campaign signs or people actively campaigning on behalf of a candidate.
State election law is clear on this one: you may not "electioneer," that means any form of campaigning (in person, signs, etc) within 100 feet from the entrance to the building where the polling place is located.
If you think you see a violation of this law, you can notify one of the election workers at the polling place, or call your county board of elections.
Also, we’ve been asked how long signs from the campaigns may remain in place after Election Day.
Where there are laws that apply, they are local ordinances, established by your city, town or village. The codes office at Syracuse City Hall says the city has nothing in the zoning ordinance that regulates when these campaign signs must come down.
In the towns of Manlius and Salina, though, local laws require the signs to be removed within a week after Election Day. Where such laws do exist, the time frame for removal usually ranges from 7 to 30 days after the election. You can check with your own municipality to see if -- they -- regulate sign removal.
If they don't, it's up to the courtesy and common sense of the candidates and their campaigns. If you've got a question for your stories...call 446-9900, or e-mail us.
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