NYC Election Worker Admits to Processing Non-Citizen Voter Registrations
NEW YORK, N.Y. — A New York City Board of Elections worker told an undercover reporter posing as a non-citizen that it was not his responsibility to report individuals attempting to register to vote illegally, according to video footage obtained by investigative journalists. The employee candidly stated, “that’s not my job,” when asked about handling voter registration applications from non-citizens.
The incident, captured by an undercover reporter from Muckraker, involved the reporter identifying himself as a Canadian green card holder seeking to register to vote. The election worker acknowledged that while applicants must be citizens to register, the office “accepts anything that comes over the counter.” He added, “We can’t stop you from submitting the application,” highlighting a gap in the initial screening process.
Though the worker said he would not personally fill out the registration form for a non-citizen, he admitted that applications from non-citizens are nonetheless processed. This revelation raises concerns about the integrity of voter registration procedures in the nation’s largest city.
Election officials are required under federal law to ensure that only eligible citizens are registered to vote. The National Voter Registration Act mandates safeguards to prevent non-citizens from registering. However, this incident suggests enforcement at the point of registration may be inconsistent.
Experts warn that such lapses could undermine public confidence in election systems. The Federal Voting Assistance Program and the Federal Election Commission emphasize the importance of accurate voter rolls and adherence to eligibility requirements. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security has worked with local election offices to verify citizenship status, but challenges remain.
New York City’s Board of Elections has not publicly responded to the footage, which was published by Fox News on February 17, 2026. The disclosure comes amid heightened national debate over election security and voter fraud allegations.
While some argue that voter fraud is rare, investigations such as this one highlight vulnerabilities in the system. In Ohio, for example, authorities uncovered over 1,000 non-citizens registered to vote and referred cases to the Department of Justice for prosecution.
The incident in New York City underscores the ongoing challenges election officials face in balancing access to voting with the need to enforce eligibility laws. As states and municipalities prepare for upcoming elections, calls for improved training and stricter verification processes are likely to intensify.
Leave a Reply