No Violation Occurred At Pennsylvania Polling Station
The Claim
A polling station in Philadelphia is experiencing a violation.
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Emerging story
A tweet claims that the polling station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is experiencing a violatioin. The tweet has been widely spread on Election Day and attracted thousands of users. The tweet includes images of a sign on a Philadelphia high school being used as a polling location.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar’s investigation found the circulating claim false. The Philadelphia DA's office said an investigation had shown there was no breach of state guidelines at the polling station.
President Donald Trump previously tweeted without evidence, of possible fraud in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania's Department of State requires that "electioneering material must be located at least 10 feet away from the entrance to the room where voting occurs," referring to campaign pamphlets or paraphernalia.
