18 U.S.C. § 599 : US Code - Section 599: Promise of appointment by candidate

Search 18 U.S.C. § 599 : US Code - Section 599: Promise of appointment by candidate

Whoever, being a candidate, directly or indirectly promises or
pledges the appointment, or the use of his influence or support for
the appointment of any person to any public or private position or
employment, for the purpose of procuring support in his candidacy
shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one
year, or both; and if the violation was willful, shall be fined
under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.