Election leaders are warning you about voter intimidation
Election leaders weigh in on voter intimidation
Election leaders weigh in on voter intimidation
Election leaders are warning you about voter intimidation
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We're just 6 days away from election night.
And election leaders are working to keep your vote protected from growing threats.
One of those threats is voter intimidation.
It may not be on your mind...but election leaders say..it could happen to you.
News 10's richard solomon has reaction from some at the polls.
He shares their thoughts about the threat.
Richard?
Whether it's verbal harrassment...or physical..
Voter intimidation is "completely illegal.
Election leaders say there are ways you can stay clear of intimidation at the polls.
As we inch closer to the 2020 election.
"nats of biden and trump" election leaders say the threat of voter intimidation grows by the second.
It's a tatic that could be used to sway your vote.
"it is a federal law that is absolutely illegal and states get to make their own laws as weel and in indiana, it's a level 6 feloney."
But election leaders are finiding ways to make sure you're safe.
Some have police on sight in case a situation rises.
Election clerk anola gallion also says poll monitors are at every location.
They carry certified badges.
But the buis couple says voter intimidation....doesn't pose a threat.
They say...this is the most important election of their lives.
"stand up for what you believe in vote for the person that you feel is the right person don't let anybody sway you if you know who you're going to vote for and you know why you're going to vote for them, stick to your guns."
Ballion also guns."
Ballion also says in indiana you can't wear a canidates clothing while voting either.
Reporting live at the polls in vigo county ricahrd solomon news 10.
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Election leaders weigh in on voter intimidation