2024 Election: What you can and cannot display or wear to the polls

What to Wear to the Polls

Voters in all 50 states can wear clothing or accessories with political messages when they go to vote, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.

This includes clothing, buttons, hats, or other items that express support for or opposition to a particular candidate or political party.

However, there are some restrictions on what voters can wear to the polls. For example, some states prohibit voters from wearing clothing or accessories that could be considered intimidating or disruptive, such as clothing with violent or hateful messages.

What Not to Wear to the Polls

In addition to the general restrictions on what voters can wear to the polls, there are some specific items of clothing or accessories that are prohibited in some states.

• Clothing or accessories that could be considered intimidating or disruptive, such as clothing with violent or hateful messages.
• Clothing or accessories that could be construed as campaign advertising, such as shirts or hats with the name or logo of a candidate or political party.
• Clothing or accessories that could be considered partisan, such as clothing or accessories with the logo of a political party or candidate.

Voters who are unsure about whether or not their clothing or accessories are appropriate to wear to the polls should contact their local election officials for guidance.