Campaigning Ordinances

The City of Dalton has a sign ordinance and use of campaign signs must comply with this ordinance. Visit our Code of Ordinance Sign section for requirements. 

The O.C.G.A. section 21-2-414 states no person shall solicit votes in any manner or by any means or method, nor shall any person distribute any campaign literature, newspaper, booklet, pamphlet, card, sign, or any other written or printed matter of any kind, nor shall any person conduct any exit poll or public opinion poll with voters on any ... election date. The provisions prohibit such conduct:  

  • Within 150 feet of the outer edge of any building within which a polling place is established
  • Within any polling place; and
  • Within 25 feet of any voter standing in line at such polling place. 
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