Ballot selfies The Internet has become proof that one has done due diligence and participated in state and national organizations elections.

But some states find them more acceptable than others.

Let’s take a look at which states say it’s okay to take a photo with your ballot, which states say it’s definitely not okay, and which states have different rules.

Alabama: Yes. Ballot selfie taking is legal in Alabama per code section 17-9-50-1.

Alaska: No. Ballot selfies are not allowed in Alaska, according to Ballotpedia.

Arizona: Yes. It’s legal to take a selfie with your ballot from home, but you’re not allowed to take photos or videos at the polling place. state department website.

Arkansas: Yes. Ballot selfies are legal in Arkansas, but if a voter decides to take a photo and reveal information on the ballot, they should be held accountable, according to the secretary of state’s office.

California: Yes. Ballot selfies have been legal in California since January 2017.

Colorado: Yes. Ballot selfies are legal in Colorado. There may be restrictions imposed by clerks in certain locations that may prevent some people from taking selfies with their ballots, but for the most part, they are legal.

Connecticut: Yes. Ballot selfies are allowed in Connecticut.

Yes. Ballot selfies are legal in Delaware.

Florida: Yes and no. State law 102.031(5) states that “photography is not permitted in the voting room or early voting area,” but the voter may take a photo of his or her own ballot if they wish.

Georgia: No. It is illegal to take photos with ballots, and this includes absentee ballots. The reason for this is to prevent vote buying. secretary of state website.

A voter drops off an ballot at the official ballot box at the San Francisco City Hall voting center on the last day of early voting ahead of Election Day on November 4, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo: Loren Elliott/Getty Images)

Hawaii: Yes. Ballot selfies are allowed to take photos with ballot papers.

Idaho: Yes. Ballot selfies are legal in Idaho, but such shots are discouraged to protect voters’ right to a secret ballot. Idaho Statesman.

Illinois: No. Ballot selfies are not legal in Illinois under code 10 ILCS 5/29-9.

Indiana: Yes. Ballot selfies are legal in Indiana. The law banning ballot selfies was ruled unconstitutional nearly seven years ago and could not be enforced, according to the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office.

Iowa: Yes. Ballot selfies are legal in Iowa.

Kansas: Yes. Ballot selfies are technically legal in Kansas, but voters must not reveal their own ballot information or anyone else’s ballot information.

Kentucky: Yes. Ballot selfies are legal in Kentucky, but officials advise voters not to accidentally show other voters’ IDs or other voters’ ballots.

Louisiana: No. According to the Secretary of State, technically individuals are not allowed to take photos of their own marked ballots.

Maine: Yes. Ballot selfies are legal in Maine. A person is allowed to take video and photos of other voters, but “only a still photo may be taken that shows the person taking the photo.”

Maryland: No. Ballot selfies are not allowed in Maryland. By law, voters are allowed to take selfies outside the voting areas of early voting centers. State elections website.

FILE – A person takes a selfie after voting in front of City Hall in San Francisco, California on November 6, 2018. (Photo: JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Massachusetts: Yes and no. While there is a state law prohibiting a person from showing their own ballot or another person’s ballot, a recent decision out of New Hampshire could make it harder for courts in Massachusetts to enforce their state law, according to the state. secretary office.

Michigan: Yes. Ballot selfies are allowed in Michigan, but voters can only take photos of themselves, and only while they’re in the voting booth.

Minnesota: Yes. Ballot selfies are technically legal in Minnesota, but they are strongly discouraged. Officials do not recommend voters take photos for privacy reasons.

Mississippi: No. Ballot selfies are not legal in Mississippi.

Missouri: No. Ballot selfies are not allowed in Missouri.

Montana: Yes. Ballot selfies are legal, but the voter cannot show the contents of their own ballot or someone else’s ballot once it is marked.

Nebraska: Yes. Ballot selfies are legal in Nebraska and have been since 2016.

Nevada: No. Ballot selfies are not allowed in Nevada. The only cameras allowed at polling places are news media.

New Hampshire: Yes. Ballot selfies are allowed in New Hampshire.

New Jersey: No. According to 2020 reports, ballot selfies are not allowed. FOX has reached out to the State Department for confirmation.

New Mexico: Yes. Ballot selfies are legal in New Mexico, according to a report KOAT 7 News’ 2020 report. FOX has reached out to the State Department for updated confirmation.

New York: Yes and no. Voters are not allowed to take photos with completed ballot papers, but it is okay to take photos with blank ballot papers. Photography is not allowed at actual polling places unless taken by the media.

North Carolina: No. Ballot selfies Not allowed in North Carolina.

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North Dakota: Yes. According to Ballotpedia, ballot selfies are allowed.

Ohio: No. According to Ballotpedia, selfies are not allowed on the ballot.

Oklahoma: Yes. Ballot selfies are legal in Oklahoma, but voters can’t reveal other people’s ballots with photos or video.

Oregon: Yes. Ballot selfies are legal in Oregon.

Pennsylvania: Yes. Ballot selfies are legal in Pennsylvania, but election officials warn voters not to reveal any ballot information. Voters are encouraged to wait until they leave the polling place to take photos and post selfies.

Rhode Island: Yes. Ballot selfies are allowed in Rhode Island, but taking a photo of someone else’s ballot is not.

South Carolina: No. Ballot selfies are illegal, poll finds State newspaper.

South Dakota: No. Ballot selfies are not allowed in South Dakota. Voters are not allowed to release an official ballot or any other person’s ballot information.

Tennessee: No. Ballot selfies are not allowed in Tennessee. Tennessee Code 2-7-142 prohibits voters from taking any photos or videos (including selfies) at polling places.

Texas: No. Ballot selfies are not allowed in Texas. The secretary of state said voters will not be able to use electronic devices within 30 meters of a polling place, and this includes selfies.

Utah: Yes. According to Ballotpedia, ballot selfies are allowed.

Vermont: Yes. Ballot selfies are allowed in Vermont.

Virginia: Yes. Ballot selfies are legal in Virginia.

Washington: Yes. Ballot selfies are technically legal, but viewing another voter’s ballot or revealing another voter’s ballot information is illegal. News Tribune.

West Virginia: Yes. Taking selfies at the ballot box is technically allowed, but voters are not allowed to take photos in the voting booth or at polling places. Voters can take photos after leaving the polling place, but should not show photos of others.

Wisconsin: Yes and no. Technically, ballot selfies are not illegal, but voters are not allowed to share images of marked ballots.

Wyoming: Yes. According to Ballotpedia, ballot selfies are allowed.