[EL] Treating voters

[Ray La Raja]

Thanks Lance.  Okay, so treating is allowed so long as you don't push a preference at the ballot box.  That raises interesting questions because it is fairly easy to target voters who are likely to vote for your candidate or measure.  I assume it's not required that treating must be parceled out equally to all comers.


On Sep 22, 2014, at 5:40 PM, Lance Olson <Lance at olsonhagel.com> wrote:

> Actually, California does impose restrictions in connection with non-federal California elections.  See Elections Code sections 18521 and 18522.  The difference from federal law is the California restriction applies when the consideration is given in exchange for voting for a “particular person or measure.” 
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> Does anyone know which states do not restrict the exchange of something of value to encourage people to vote in non-federal elections?   I understand that California does not bar such campaign practices, but I do not know about other states. Thanks.
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