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.
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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.
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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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