Bill Clinton's Visit To West Roxbury Polling Station Stirs Up Controversy

WEST ROXBURY, MA - Former President Bill Clinton spent much of Super Tuesday campaigning across the Bay State for his wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton. But an appearance earlier today at a Boston-area polling location could have gotten the Democratic frontrunner in some trouble.

Boston.com reported the Clinton campaign was “reminded” not to solicit votes near polling sites after the former Commander-in-Chief mingled with voters at the Holy Name Church, a polling location in West Roxbury.

Under Massachusetts state law, campaigning for or against a candidate, party or position within 150 feet of a polling location is prohibited.

According to the Secretary of Commonwealth’s office, however, the Clinton camp was merely notified of the regulations.

“The campaign was informed about rules regarding campaigning,” Brian McNiff, a spokesman for Secretary of Commonwealth William Galvin, said. “But there was no evidence that he was campaigning.”

Joined by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Clinton conversed with reporters, kissed an elderly lady on the head, posed for pictures and treated himself to a cup of coffee, MassLive said.

The appearance in West Roxbury was the first of four scheduled visits for Clinton Tuesday in Massachusetts, on top of a rally in Worcester late last night.

According to the Boston Globe, Clinton was received by a crowd of about 200 at his Newton stop, where he met with the town’s mayor, Setti Warren. The two shook hands and took pictures with voters at the Newton Free Library.

Channeling his trademark charisma, he announced to the crowd, “Pull the lever for Hillary!”

For more on Bill Clinton’s trip across the Bay State, stay tuned to Patch’s coverage of Super Tuesday 2016 in Massachusetts.

Check out pictures and videos of Bill Clinton’s stops below.