The Hill reported that taking a photo with a ballot, often called a ballot selfie, may be prohibited depending on the state in which a voter casts a ballot. The outlet's headline asks readers directly whether a ballot selfie is prohibited where they live.
In a report by Addy Bink, The Hill's report summarized the issue in one sentence: "Not every state supports taking a photo with your ballot." That summary indicates that the rules vary from state to state rather than following a single national standard for the country as a whole.
The Hill's summary does not name the states that restrict ballot photos, describe any penalties for violating those restrictions, or identify the laws behind them. The headline, which asks whether a ballot selfie may be prohibited in a reader's state, similarly frames the answer as one that depends on local rules rather than a uniform national answer.
The full text of the report was not available for this story, so any state-by-state detail it contains cannot be confirmed here. The Hill's headline and one-sentence summary are the only material on which this account is based, and the account does not add information beyond them.
According to the listing for the article, The Hill published it on November 2, 2026, with Addy Bink named as its author. Because neither the headline nor the summary identifies specific states, penalties, or official statements, this story cannot report those points. The distinction the summary draws, between states that support ballot photos and those that do not, is the only point the available text makes on the subject.
Sources: The Hill: Taking a ballot selfie? It may be prohibited in your state.