Educating poll watchers and explaining statutory and administrative processes can help increase confidence in the integrity of elections. Below are links to resources from all levels of government for both election officials and poll watchers. Also view our FAQ's page.
Resources:
National
EAC: 5 Tips for Educating Poll Watchers
National Association of Secretaries of State: State Laws on Authorized Poll Watchers & Voter Challenges
National Conference of State Legislatures: State Poll Watcher Qualifications
State Policies on Election Observation
State
Colorado: Election Rules - Watchers
District of Columbia: Poll Watchers
Hawaii: Poll Watchers Factsheet
Iowa: Poll Watchers Guide
Kansas: A Guide to Poll Agent Rules
Louisiana: Poll Watchers
Maryland: Instructions and Information for Challengers, Watchers, and Other Election Observers
Michigan: The Appointment, Rights and Duties of Election Challengers and Poll Watchers
Montana: Guidance to Election Officials in Regard to Official Poll Watchers and Election Observers
Pennsylvania: Guidance on Rules in Effect at the Polling Place on Election Day
South Dakota: Poll Watcher and Observers Guidelines
Texas: Poll Watcher's Guide
Local
Anchorage, AK: A Guide for Poll Watchers
Arlington County, VA: Guidelines for Candidates and Political Parties Regarding Poll Watchers, Outside Poll Workers, and Placement of Political Signs
Denver, CO: Poll Watchers Information Packet
Duval County, FL: Duval County Supervisor of Elections Poll Watcher Guidelines
Hamilton County, TN: Poll Watcher Guidelines
Hillsborough County, FL: Poll Watcher Guidelines
Los Angeles County, CA: A Guide for Poll Watchers; Election Day Poll Monitor Program
New York City, NY: Poll Watcher's Guide
Orange County, CA: Handbook for Election Observer Guidelines