Advisory Opinions Is Elon Musk's Million Dollar Raffle Legal?
Oct 24, 2024
Sarah and David dive into the latest voting trends, focusing on absentee ballots and the implications of incentivizing voter registration through a possible raffle tied to Elon Musk. They tackle the complexities surrounding a Virginia lawsuit and examine a troubling death penalty case in Texas. The discussion also highlights the Electoral College's historical connection to slavery and the political ramifications of gerrymandering. Their insights offer a captivating look at the intersection of law, justice, and electoral processes.
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Early Voting Paradox
- Early voting is strategically important for political campaigns.
- Theoretically, a federal election holiday with excused absentee voting would be ideal.
Elon Musk's Raffle
- Elon Musk's PAC offers a million-dollar raffle entry to registered voters signing a pledge.
- This raises legal questions about incentivizing voter registration.
Raffle Legality
- Paying people to register or vote is illegal.
- Raffles at campaign events and paying voters to encourage others are legal.