No person shall solicit or accept directly or indirectly any money or any thing of value to influence his or another's vote in any election. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
This section applies to any election and to any method used by a political party for selection of its nominees and for selection of delegates to its conventions and meetings.
Code 1950, §§ 24-405, 24-452; 1952, c. 4; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-272; 1976, c. 616; 1993, c. 641.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 10 - Election Offenses Generally; Penalties
§ 24.2-1000. Intimidation of officers of election
§ 24.2-1001. Willful neglect or corrupt conduct
§ 24.2-1002. Interference with registration
§ 24.2-1002.1. Unlawful disclosure or use of social security number or part thereof
§ 24.2-1003. Campaigning at registration locations
§ 24.2-1004. Illegal voting and registrations
§ 24.2-1005. Intimidation of voters; civil cause of action
§ 24.2-1005.1. Communication of false information to registered voter
§ 24.2-1005.2. Interference with voting
§ 24.2-1006. Advice or assistance in casting ballot
§ 24.2-1007. Soliciting or accepting bribe to influence or procure vote
§ 24.2-1008. Selling, giving away, or counterfeiting ballots
§ 24.2-1011. Ballot not to be carried away
§ 24.2-1012. Offenses as to absent voters
§ 24.2-1015. Conspiracy against rights of citizens under this title
§ 24.2-1016. False statements; penalties
§ 24.2-1017. Penalties when not specifically provided elsewhere
§ 24.2-1018. Immunity of witnesses
§ 24.2-1019. Complaints and allegations concerning election law offenses