Illegal in Minnesota (the land of Roach). 
What about Illinois? 
If it were illegal how could Al Capone have enforced and unenforceable contract?
It doesn't sound like it is illegal in all fifty states. At least it doesn't sound like it is illegal in CA. If it were CA would not have to call Minnesota. Which begs the question are votes for sale in CA?

Chris Flynn

> Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:36:14 -0800
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> Subject: OT:  Democacy as a commecial transaction
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> In answer to a question that was recently raised about selling one's vote.  This is often done indirectly.  A candidate promises to take action that will benefit one or more voters.  Based on that promise voters vote for that candidate.  However, unlike most commercial transactions this promise is not a contract and is not legally enforceable.  This suggests that it is not legal. I did find this posting from 2008 that suggests that it may not be legal.  http://rongstad.blogspot.com/2008/07/legal-vs-illegal-vote-selling.html
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