Undercover Video Exposes Major Ballot Fraud Operation in California

March 26, 2026

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An explosive new undercover video has exposed an alarming ballot fraud scheme in California, revealing that a major operation is underway to buy votes by paying homeless people to forge signatures of real voters, without their consent.

The footage, published by O’Keefe Media Group (OMG), is raising serious concerns about election integrity in California.

The reporting uncovers evidence of a coordinated scheme in which homeless individuals are paid to forge signatures using the identities of registered voters, without their knowledge or consent.

Petition circulators were filmed operating on Skid Row, paying individuals small amounts of cash to complete ballot petitions under assigned names and addresses.

Undercover Footage Details Alleged Scheme

According to OMG founder James O’Keefe, the investigation captured individuals being paid between $2 and $3 per form to sign petitions using voter identities provided to them.

“In Part II of Cash for Ballots, series hidden camera footage shows petition circulators paying homeless individuals $2–$3 per form to sign ballot petitions using the names and addresses of real registered voters and forging their signatures,” O’Keefe said.

“Circulators provided printed lists of voters, assigned identities, and directed the homeless individuals exactly what to write, monitoring them to ensure the information matched so the circulators get paid,” he added.

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The report alleges that the operation involves structured oversight.

Organizers are supplying personal data and supervising the completion of forms to ensure consistency.

Residents Raise Concerns Over Voter Records

Investigators also followed up on addresses linked to the voter names allegedly used in the scheme.

“One resident said the named voter had not lived at the address for nearly a decade, yet election mail was still being delivered,” O’Keefe said.

A homeowner told investigators:

“Doesn’t live here, uh, I bought this house nearly 9 years ago.

“The only reason I know that name is because we still get her mail.”

“I always feel really weird when I get the voting ballot,” the resident added.

“Cause like, you know, obviously that’s fraudulent.”

Broader Allegations About Petition Payments

The investigation claims petition circulators themselves are financially incentivized.

They are reportedly earning between $7 and $10 per signature.

According to the report, some individuals involved in collecting signatures can make up to $1,000 per day.

The organization also stated:

“California NGOs Encourage Fake Addresses To Homeless People To Sign Petitions & Register Voters, A State & Federal Felony.

“Footage Shows 28 Instances Of Cash Changing Hands For Ballot Signatures & Voter Registration Forms.”

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BREAKING: CALIFORNIA MASS IN-PERSON ELECTION FRAUD CRIMES CAUGHT ON CAMERA:

Recordings Show Homeless Are Paid By Petitioners To FORGE Real Voters’ Signatures To Sign Ballot Petitions On Skid Row, Thousands of Times

Disenfranchised Voters Say They Are OUTRAGED After Being Shown… pic.twitter.com/Hu0IHvphE5

— James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) March 24, 2026

Federal Response

The video’s findings provoked such a fierce reaction on social media that it triggered an official response.

The White House responded to the allegations, indicating that the matter is being taken seriously.

“The Trump Administration will always take seriously any allegation that the law has been broken and is grateful for intrepid reporters working hard to bring attention to these issues,” the White House said.

TRUMP WHITE HOUSE RESPONDS TO O'KEEFE VIDEO:

"The Trump Administration will always take seriously any allegation that the law has been broken and is grateful for intrepid reporters working hard to bring attention to these issues.”@WhiteHouse @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/ZPNmIe7Zen pic.twitter.com/fqX6ttsJrM

— James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) March 24, 2026

Ongoing Questions

The video is part of a broader series investigating alleged election-related misconduct in California.

OMG released “Part I” in the series last week.

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CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS FRAUD CASH FOR BALLOTS PART I: Homeless Bribed with Cash & Drugs In Exchange For Registering To Vote & Signing Election Petitions Caught On Tape Undercover On Skid Row In California.

“You can just put Pinocchio Lane.”

California NGOs Encourage Fake… pic.twitter.com/2pkylhgPY9

— James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) March 17, 2026

The claims, if substantiated, would raise significant legal concerns.

Forging voter signatures and submitting fraudulent ballot petitions constitute violations of both state and federal law.

At this stage, no known official investigation has been launched into the crimes exposed in the undercover reporting.