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Re:Romanian court annuls result of presidential election fir... by yieldcrv on Friday December 06, 2024 @07:14PM (#42346023)
> The candidates need to report spending to a state organization overseeing elections and this guy reported that he spent nothing on his election campaign, which is impossible as there have been flyers with his face on them, plus ads on social media. This is against the law.

its very possible that HE didn't spend anything. that's how US political campaigns work. the vast majority of spending is by third parties.

Re:Romanian court annuls result of presidential election fir... by zacmps on Friday December 06, 2024 @07:29PM (#42346113)
In some countries (NZ for example) this does not exempt you from reporting requirements unless your total spend falls under NZD$15,700.
Re:Romanian court annuls result of presidential election fir... by yieldcrv on Saturday December 07, 2024 @10:08AM (#42350246)
but not at the penalty of annulling the election results

the government would just levy sanctions against the third party that failed to report

Re:Romanian court annuls result of presidential election fir... by ithkuil on Friday December 06, 2024 @07:23PM (#42346078)
If you're not in control and responsible for your own campaign, how can they be in control of the country once they run it?
Re:Romanian court annuls result of presidential election fir... by yieldcrv on Friday December 06, 2024 @07:35PM (#42346148)
If they inspired people to support them during their campaign, they'll have more support to delegate and spread their cause