As primary election day 2024 draws near, Boundary County Clerk Glenda Poston wants to ensure county residents are aware of new electioneering setbacks from polling sites signed into law March 26 by Governor Brad Little and in effect for the May 26 primary.
The key change increases the setback from 100 to 250 feet of any polling place within which electioneering, passing out cards or handbills, soliciting signatures for any petition, advocating for or against any candidate or measure, soliciting votes or engaging “in any practice that interferes with the freedom of voters to exercise their franchise or disrupts the administration of the polling place” is strictly prohibited.
The measurement is taken from the walls of any building in which a lawful election is being held or from the primary entrance and exits used at polling places or other voting location.
The first two violations of the new regulation are infractions punishable by a fine up to $300 per violation. The third violation constitutes a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and or a fine not to exceed $1,000 per offense.
