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The illegal promise by a candidate to a person that he will, in return for that person's support or "securing the candidate's nomination, election or appointment," use his influence to obtain a position or office for any person. Iowa Code §49.121.
Also known asquid pro quo promise · influence peddling promise · political favor promise · office-for-support promise
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The illegal promise by a candidate to a person that he will, in return for that person's support or "securing the candidate's nomination, election or appointment," use his influence to obtain a position or office for any person. Iowa Code §49.121.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Promise Of Influence. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/promise-of-influence
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