You Vote: Should states be banned from sentencing presidential candidates near elections?

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Published: July 25, 2024 4:05pm

Updated: July 25, 2024 4:06pm

Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz has introduced legislation that would prevent state officials from sentencing a presidential candidate 120 days before or 60 days after the election.

Should states be banned from sentencing presidential candidates near elections?

Yes
70% (2282 votes)
No
7% (228 votes)
It depends
20% (658 votes)
Not sure
3% (101 votes)
Total votes: 3269

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