A barrier to keep members of the public away from voters who are in the act of voting. "The polls shall be provided with a guard rail, so that no one except as herein authorized shall approach nearer than five feet to the booths in which the voters are preparing their ballots." S.C. §Code 7-13-130.
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A barrier to keep members of the public away from voters who are in the act of voting. "The polls shall be provided with a guard rail, so that no one except as herein authorized shall approach nearer than five feet to the booths in which the voters are preparing their ballots." S.C. §Code 7-13-130.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Guard Rail. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/guard-rail
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