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Can employees who works with the candidate attend fundraiser events w/out violating section 3205. Can examples be provided on how an employee can contribute to a candidate they work with.
answered on Jan 25, 2017
Generally, I see no problem with this, unless you fall under certain exceptions re: campaign donations. For example, many people who volunteer for candidates running for political office also donate to their candidate's campaign funds. Talk to an administrative law attorney. The best first... View More 
What is the legality of setting up a robodialing system for a potential gubernatorial candidate in the state of Mississippi?
answered on Jan 24, 2017
Political prerecorded calls or autodialed calls to cell phones, other mobile services and restricted lines (like hotels and hospitals) are prohibited unless made with the “prior express consent” of the recipient.
Basically if CNN reported false information or shielded information from the public throughout the course of the election while voters selected candidates and investors selected stocks; would CNN be liable? Could they still be liable for misleading the public in the first place or even election... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2016
No. Fraud requires an intention to defraud, knowingly false statements and a duty of care to the other party. Largely the same for securities law purposes. News media are supposed to be accurate but do not have a legal obligation to investors, voters or even viewers.
Election Code states:
Circulation of Recall petitions can begin 28 days after service of the Notice of Intention on the Officer to be recalled if the petition has been approved by the City Clerk.
It does not say MUST begin contingent on approval. It says it CAN begin.
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answered on Aug 23, 2016
Not clear what the question is but the League of Women Voters in your city is a great place to start.
answered on Aug 23, 2016
Check with your local village's charter or similar document, contact local league of women voters.
answered on Aug 23, 2016
Look at your city charter or similar document for starters.
The Independent candidate petitioning has 18 pages of signatures. He signed the sworn Circulator's Affidavit on all 18 pages. We have electors that have signed statements and will testify that he was not the circulator. He has perjured himself. Is this grounds to reject his petition? Can he be... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2016
Not perjury per se. It is making a false affidavit which in many states is a different offense. Yes it would invalidate petitions in most states. Note that there is a deadline for filing objections to petitions .
Ted Cruz won primary votes and delegates, can we vote him as a write in candidate for general elecelection
answered on Aug 23, 2016
I believe on a ballot you can write in any person you want. However that in all liklihood won't get him electors for the Electoral College. Suggest you talk to the Idaho League of Women Voters.
Nominated state candidate is disqualified but does not meet criteria for replacement. Can a write-in candidate run for the position and how to qualify?
answered on Aug 23, 2016
Yes. By getting sufficient write in votes to win. Qualifications are usually US citizen unless it is for Congress. How?Basically have people at each polling place in the district(s) that vote ask voters to, by knocking on doors and showing that the person is motivated and organized.
I am a foreign national who has paid for expenses in the creation of a commentary/creative videos that is an example of what a company or political campaign could do to connect social media and grassroots advocacy to further their product, candidate, or service. The videos are in the style of... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2016
Easiest way is to ask the FEC. However foreign nationals have the opportunity to make promotional videos--which is what you seem to be doing---and if it supports a campaign it's not different.You may be thinking of donations or coordinated efforts. You are essentially a "volunteer"... View More
Can she legally do that?
answered on Jun 24, 2016
Assuming the GAL is running for office, nothing wrong with ex expressing her 1st amendment right--as is your right.
What say you about this?: Now that he's guarded by the Secret Service, it is illegal to disrupt Trump's rallies http://interc.pt/1QpMWvB However, I would be very interested to see it directly applied to what has been going on in the past few weeks with Federal Agents removing people... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2016
Secret Service being on sight doesn't change the rules. People can protest if not disruptive, if it is an event open to the public. The public doesn't have a right to enter private events. As to the optics that would depend on individual facts--if there was an articulable concern for the... View More
Basically, if someone sets up an online store to sell a t-shirt (or whatever) and they say "All profits from this will be donated to so-and-so candidate's campaign," are they violating the law?
What about if someone says they will give a discount to anyone that shows proof of... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2016
They are saying they will donate profits to the candidate, so I don't see that it's a violation. However why not ask the FEC?
answered on Jun 24, 2016
Generally civil service rules prohibit that. A lot depends on what you mean by "show support." Discuss your concerns with the League of Women Voters for your state.
Does the 2 hour paid voting rights apply to a state caucus?
answered on Mar 1, 2016
Good question. The provision is CRS 1-7-102 (link: http://www.intotolegal.com/upcoming%20Events/Forms.html ). The short answer is that section 102 applies to "an election" and the Title 1 (Elections) makes no distinction between primary, congressional, presidential or local voting. Look... View More
1. Does s/he have the right to be on the bench under such a circumstance? 2. Are her/his rulings, orders, judgments valid under such a circumstance?
answered on Dec 27, 2015
You are welcome to file a complaint with the Colorado Election Board. Be aware that the period to challenge the election has likely past. Regardless, even if you successfully challenged the election, the judge's rulings would still be valid.
Bylaws when Committeemen/women are declared vacant and will be replaced,
i.e.,that they must attend 2/3's of the meetings of the County Executive Committee. Do local RECs have this authority or do not have the authority to create such additional stipulations beyond those circumstances... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2015
This question would require research on my part, and probably on most attorney's parts.
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