Voting Information

Responsibilities include: Observing the Voting Process: Poll watchers monitor the setup of voting equipment, the conduct of election officials, and the overall voting procedures to ensure compliance with election laws.   Maintaining Voter Lists: They may keep track of voters who have cast their ballots, which can assist campaigns in identifying supporters who have yet to vote.   Challenging Voter Eligibility: If a poll watcher has a good faith belief that a voter is not qualified (e.g., questions about identity or residency), they can raise these concerns with the Judge of Elections at the polling place.   To serve as a poll watcher, individuals must meet specific qualifications: Residency: They must be registered voters in Montgomery County, where Hatboro is located.   Appointment and Certification: Poll watchers are appointed by candidates or political parties and must obtain an official certificate from the county election office. This certificate must be presented upon request at the polling place.   It’s important to note that while poll watchers play a vital role in ensuring election integrity, they are subject to specific limitations: Non-Interference: They are not permitted to engage directly with voters, campaign inside the polling place, or disrupt the voting process.   Observation Boundaries: Poll watchers must remain outside the enclosed space where voting occurs and can only observe proceedings from designated areas.