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"False swearing consists of taking an oath required by the Election Code with the knowledge that the thing or matter sworn to is not true and correct." Wyo. Stat. §22-26-108.
Also known asperjury · false oath · election perjury · false affidavit · false statement under oath
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"False swearing consists of taking an oath required by the Election Code with the knowledge that the thing or matter sworn to is not true and correct." Wyo. Stat. §22-26-108.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). False Swearing. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/false-swearing
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