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Electioneering

RobinWinslett

Registered User
It is a Masonic offense to commit electioneering. With elections taking place this month, can someone help me understand what is and isn't electioneering?

Could talking to a brother about the line be construed as a violation?
 

Beathard

Premium Member
Electioneering = taking part actively and energetically in the activities of an election campaign. From Merriam-Webster
 

jwhoff

Premium Member
Could talking to a brother about the line be construed as a violation?

Of course not! Everyone is always interested in the make up of the incoming line. Many are curious, some are electioneering, but most are just concerned that a strong line will continue into the foreseeable future.

Beathard is correct though, actively campaigning for one's self or another for a spot in the line is considered electioneering. Even there, a fine line is drawn. If asked for one's own thoughts, one should reply with candor. Your conscious will guide you.
 
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