MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — How close should poll watchers be allowed to observe?
A bill from Manitowoc Republican Representative Paul Tittl would reduce the range from between 3 and 8 feet to 3 feet or less.
“If you’re an observer you should be able to observe,” said Tittl. “That’s the whole pilot process.”
At a public hearing for the bill, Rock County Clerk Lisa Tollefson was okay with three feet – but not less.
“Three feet gives them a little bit of a buffer so they’re not feeling intimidated by the people that are trying to to see everything,” said Tollefson.
Green County Clerk Arianna Voegli had concerns.
“This becomes a very fine line of having transparent elections but also affording respect and comfort to our voters,” said Voegli.
The bill had a hearing in the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.
