Restriction on the Period of Election Campaign and Partisan Political Activity
- Only allowed during 120 days before elections for public offices voted at large.
- Only allowed during 90 days before elections for other elective public offices.
- Applies to any person or group, regardless of voter or candidate status.
Definition of "Candidate"
- Any person aspiring or seeking elective office.
- Includes those not yet formally filing candidacy or nominated by a political party.
Definition of "Election Campaign" or "Partisan Political Activity"
- Acts aimed to elect or oppose a candidate or promote candidacy.
- Includes forming political organizations for solicitations and propaganda.
- Includes political meetings, conventions, rallies for campaigning or propaganda.
- Includes speeches, announcements, commentaries, and interviews for or against candidates.
- Includes publishing or distributing election campaign literature or materials.
- Includes soliciting votes and campaign contributions directly or indirectly.
- Does not include simple expressions of opinion or mentioning candidate support,
nor prohibits expressing views on political problems or issues.
Amendment to Election Offenses Classification
- Lists various sections violation of which constitutes serious election offenses.
- Includes the newly added Sections 50-A and 50-B within serious offenses.
- Also lists less serious election offenses under defined sections.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval on June 17, 1967.