Picture the vote!
If you live in the United States, you probably know that today is “Super Tuesday“, where 24 states are holding a primary or caucus to select each party’s nominee for the Presidential election in November. But did you know that you can photograph the event, as well?
“The Polling Place Photo Project is a nationwide experiment in citizen journalism that encourages voters to capture, post and share photographs of this year’s primaries, caucuses and general election. By documenting local voting experiences, participants can contribute to an archive of photographs that captures the richness and complexity of voting in America.” (link)
The project is run every election season by The New York Times. You can upload and browse all photographs here.
To my knowledge, most, if not all, states will allow you to take photos at the polls, but be sure to check your state’s election website to be sure. And, as a former election officer, be sure to introduce and explain yourself to the poll workers before you start snapping photos.
Oh yeah, and don’t forget to vote while you’re there!
February 12th, 2008 at 9:19 am
[...] from the polls a few minutes ago and, of course, I took my camera so I could participate in the Polling Place Photo Project. If you haven’t voted yet, please plan on taking your camera with you to the polls. However, [...]