Violations of the Elective Franchise | MidpageViolations of the Elective Franchise
17-100Definitions17-102Misdemeanors at, or in connection with, primary elections, caucuses, enrollment in political parties, committees, and conventions17-104False registration17-106Misconduct of election officers17-108False affidavits; mutilation, destruction or loss of registry list or affidavits17-110Misdemeanors concerning police commissioners or officers or members of any police force17-112Soliciting media support17-114Failure to furnish information; false information17-116Removal, mutilation or destruction of election booths, supplies, poll-lists or cards of instruction17-118Refusal to permit employees to attend election17-120Misconduct in relation to certificate of nomination and official ballot17-122Misconduct in relation to petitions17-124Failure to deliver official ballots17-126Misconduct of election officers17-128Violations of election law by public officer or employee17-130Misdemeanor in relation to elections17-132Illegal voting17-134Unlawful use of pasters17-136False returns; unlawful acts respecting returns17-142Giving consideration for franchise17-144Receiving consideration for franchise17-146Offender a competent witness; witnesses' immunity17-148Bribery or intimidation of elector in military service of United States17-150Duress and intimidation of voters17-152Conspiracy to promote or prevent election17-154Pernicious political activities17-156Political assessments17-160Procuring fraudulent documents in order to vote17-162Judicial candidates not to contribute17-164Political contributions by owners of polling places prohibited17-166Penalty17-168Crimes against the elective franchise not otherwise provided for17-170Destroying or delaying election returns