Businesses With Giveaways For Voting Are Breaking The Law

Businesses With Giveaways For Voting Are Breaking The Law

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Businesses in Illinois that tie giveaways to voting on Tuesday will be breaking the law. 

The Illinois Election Code bans people from offering anything of monetary value to entice voting — even if it is not for a particular candidate.

That kind of giveaway is a class 4 felony in the state.