Is it illegal to sell your vote?

Question

I know its a right to have a vote, but is it legal to sell your vote to someone else?

What is the name of this crime, if it is illegal?

Answer 1

Yes, it is highly illegal.  I can remember back years and years ago that the precinct captain for a particular party would call on my folks, giving them candy and a bottle of wine for their votes.  My parents accepted the 'gifts' but would vote for whom they thought was best.  Not necessarily the party that called.

Answer 2

lol

My dad said if i gave him $200 he would go vote for whoever i wanted him to vote for ( im 16 years old). But i don't know if its illegal or not.

Answer 3

Is it illegal... yeah... Will you get caught... No... This would be Perjury and face federal charges.

Answer 4

It is illegal!  It is called voter fraud.  You can be charged with the crime of fraud!

Answer 5

obviously it's illegal ; and who would actually pay for a vote ?

Answer 6

i dont know but its just plain stupid i can tell you that

Answer 7

It is illegal under federal law and laws in all 50 states under a variety of statute headings. It is a felony in all.  

Answer 8

Yes, it is very illegal. So is giving it away as a gift. The reason is that you're giving not only your vote but your voice away to someone who could have different views or intentions than you.

Call a lawyer for a free consultation and he can tell you the exact name of the law.