Understanding Violations of the Public Office Election Act: A Comprehensive Guide to Offenses and Penalties
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Understanding Violations of the Public Office Election Act: A Comprehensive Guide to Offenses and Penalties

Question from a reader:
Please tell me about violations of the Public Offices Election Act. Is it true that there are almost no penalties even if someone actually violates it? Recently, there have been reports of a political party attempting to induce voting using free vouchers for a host club, and I am curious about what kind of punishment exists for

Understanding the Importance of Polling Place Deadline Hours and Concerns About Election Fraud
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Understanding the Importance of Polling Place Deadline Hours and Concerns About Election Fraud

Question from a reader:
I’m curious why the polling station deadline in my town, where I recently moved from the city, is 7 PM. I feel uneasy, perhaps because there’s a strong mayor from the Liberal Democratic Party. Since it’s a rural area, there are no surveillance cameras and filming for YouTube isn’t possible. I’m worried that fraud could occur in