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Cone of Privacy for Voters Encouraged

Counties are encouraged by the Florida Election office to establish a privacy zone around voting units to ensure ballot secrecy. It was noted that voters were made to feel uncomfortable when observers who were reported to be impartial began electioneering. Local election administrators were encouraged to provide special areas for observers and media to observe the process without interfering with voters.

Florida: Counties should set 'cone of privacy for early voters, Mercury News, October 27, 2004