Promise Of Position

Primary definition

The illegal promise by a candidate to "promise directly or indirectly to name or appoint any person or persons to any place, position, or office in consideration of any person or persons supporting the candidate or using the person's influence in securing the candidate's nomination, election, or appointment." Iowa Code §49.120.

Also known asposition promise · promise of appointment · office promise · appointment promise · political favor promise
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The illegal promise by a candidate to "promise directly or indirectly to name or appoint any person or persons to any place, position, or office in consideration of any person or persons supporting the candidate or using the person's influence in securing the candidate's nomination, election, or appointment." Iowa Code §49.120.

Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Promise Of Position. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/promise-of-position

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