Elon Musk's $1 million election stunt has raised concerns about potential illegality. America PAC, a political action committee co-founded by Musk, sent out a petition and sweepstakes-style prizes to registered Pennsylvania voters who support the First and Second Amendments. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has warned America PAC that this may be illegal, as under 52 USC 10307(c), anyone who "pays or offers to pay or accepts payment either for registration to vote or for voting" can face fines up to $10,000 or prison sentences up to five years. However, it remains unclear whether the DOJ will take further action against Musk.

Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/24/24278088/elon-musk-doj-america-pac-million-dollar-sweepstakes-petition