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Man loses voting rights over Craigslist election day prank

  • Michael Drouin posted a fake Craigslist ad featuring a candidate's phone number on election day.
  • Drouin pleaded guilty to falsifying records and lost his right to vote in New Hampshire.
  • Drouin received a suspended sentence, fine, and community service for his actions.
  • The ad caused the candidate, Bill Boyd, to receive over 30 calls in less than an hour.
  • Drouin apologized and offered to take Boyd to lunch to make up for the prank.
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