A person who:

1. Falsely makes or makes oath to, or fraudulently defaces or destroys a certificate of nomination or any part thereof; or,

Terms Used In N.Y. Election Law 17-120

  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
2. Files or receives for filing a certifiate 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. is guilty of a felony.