Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Election Day is less than a week away, and there's some rules that voters should be aware of before heading out to their voting site.
GOP Deputy Commissioner Robin Sion explains that voter intimidation, one of the more serious issues, directly interferes with a person's right to vote and will not be tolerated.
"There really shouldn't be any intimidation or antagonizing. All eligible voters have the constitutional right to cast their ballot in a non-intimidating atmosphere," stated Sion in an interview with WBEN. "If there is a situation where somebody's uncomfortable, they should immediately contact the election inspector at the poll site, who will directly contact our office, and we'll address that immediately."
Sion says people should be wear clothing that doesn't display political affiliation to either party.
"According to New York state law, there should be no campaigning or campaign paraphernalia within 100 feet of the door to the polling location," stated Sion. That would include candidate names on hats or T shirts or handouts, buttons, things of that nature."
In more recent election, voters have been seen taking "ballot selfies." Since New York State is secret ballot state, Sion says that could be violating the privacy of other voters.
"We can't say that cameras are not allowed, period. It's okay for media to come in and with permission of the voter, maybe take some pictures, but you really have to be respectful of people's privacy," stated Sion.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, with polls across Erie County opening at 6 a.m. ET.