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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A person who:
1. Falsely makes or makes oath to, or fraudulently defaces or destroys a certificate of nomination or any part thereof; or,
2. Files or receives for filing a certificate of nomination, knowing that any part thereof was falsely made; or,
3. Suppresses a certificate of nomination which has been duly filed, or any part thereof; or,
4. Forges or falsely makes the official indorsement of any ballot; or,
5. Having charge of official ballots, destroys, conceals or suppresses them, except as provided by the law. 1 is guilty of a felony.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Election Law - ELN § 17-120. Misconduct in relation to certificate of nomination and official ballot - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/election-law/eln-sect-17-120/
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