Hamilton Township, NJ — In a dramatic display of defiance, a New Jersey woman cast her ballot in a nude bra after being asked to remove her pro-Trump clothing at a Hamilton Township polling site last week. The woman, whose identity remains unknown, removed her MAGA hat and Trump T-shirt in response to state electioneering laws that ban political apparel within 100 feet of polling places.
The incident unfolded on October 26 at a firehouse polling location near Trenton, where the white-haired woman had been waiting to cast her early vote. According to Jill Moyer, chairperson of the Mercer County Board of Elections, the woman was initially asked by a poll worker to take off her MAGA hat and cover her Trump shirt with a jacket from her car.
However, instead of leaving, the woman reportedly pulled off her shirt on the spot, swinging it above her head before standing in line in her bra. “Before I could get it all out, she took off her shirt and flung it around,” Moyer said in an interview with NJ.com, describing the unexpected turn of events.
The woman didn’t stop at the impromptu strip-down. Witnesses say she made an obscene gesture and shouted, “Suck my c–t,” while declaring, “This is why I vote Trump.”
Despite the heated moment, Moyer attempted to de-escalate by holding her place in line as the woman cast her ballot and exited before police were notified.
Images of the bra-clad voter quickly spread across social media, where reactions ranged from praise to criticism. The post initially went viral on X, formerly known as Twitter, after being shared by author and Kamala Harris surrogate Mark Greene. The story drew the attention of Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, who reportedly praised her as a “patriot.” Others, however, argued she had crossed a line. “Why can’t people just respect the rules and stop treating the workers with disrespect?” one Facebook user commented.
New Jersey election law restricts voters from wearing any apparel that supports or opposes a candidate within 100 feet of polling sites. The state’s regulations are in line with rules across the U.S. meant to prevent electioneering within polling locations.
While the brazen display of enthusiasm caught the attention of many, it’s unclear if officials will take further action. For now, the incident remains another colorful chapter in an already contentious election season.
