Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been accused of election fraud after casting a mail-in ballot in New York, despite a court ruling that the state was not his legal residence. The complaint, filed with the New York Board of Elections by the watchdog group Accountable.US, suggests Kennedy may have committed a felony by voting from an address in Katonah, a town located about 45 miles from New York City.
The complaint asserts that Kennedy registered to vote in New York from the address 84 Croton Lake Rd, Katonah, and submitted a mail-in ballot for the November 2024 general election. However, a New York court had already determined in August 2024 that Kennedy did not legally reside at the Katonah address, raising questions about the legitimacy of his vote.
In 2024, Kennedy had argued that he rented a room in Katonah from a childhood friend, but the court found this claim insufficient to establish his legal residency. The New York statute states that any person who knowingly provides a false address when registering to vote could be guilty of a felony.
The complaint also cites a previous legal challenge where a judge ruled against Kennedy’s residency in Katonah. Accountable.US has called for a formal investigation into the alleged violations, which could result in legal consequences for Kennedy.
This issue is likely to surface during Kennedy’s Senate confirmation hearings if he is appointed to serve as the Health and Human Services Secretary under Donald Trump. Any allegations of election fraud or felony charges could hinder his confirmation process.
While the New York Board of Elections is expected to investigate the matter, the investigation itself is confidential, and no updates will be provided until the process is complete.
Kennedy’s legal team has not yet commented on the new allegations.
