Guam § 8205 - To Vote or Aid in Securing Nomination for Another.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 8205 — To Vote or Aid in Securing Nomination for Another., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8205. To Vote or Aid in Securing Nomination for Another.
A person shall not, directly or indirectly, by himself or herself or
through any other person, give or receive any money or other valuable offer,
before, during or after an election because he or any other person either:
(a) voted to secure the election or endorsement of any other person
as the nominee or candidate of any convention, organized assemblage
of electors or voters, or other body representing or claiming to represent
a political party or principal, or any club, society or association; or
(b) aided in securing the selection or endorsement of any other
person as a nominee or candidate as provided in Subsection (a) of this
Section.
Any person who violates any part of this provision is guilty of a felony.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 8205
What does Guam Code Annotated § 8205 cover?
Section 8205 ("To Vote or Aid in Securing Nomination for Another.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 8205?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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