Robert F Kennedy Jr is under scrutiny for allegedly committing voter fraud during the upcoming presidential election. A complaint lodged by Accountable.US, a left-leaning watchdog organization, claims he voted from a New York address where a court had previously determined he was not a legal resident. This issue could hinder his expected confirmation as Donald Trump’s nominee for health and human services secretary, particularly as he may face intense questioning during the Senate hearing.

The filing asserts that Kennedy registered and voted from a Katonah address, located approximately 45 miles from New York City, despite a court ruling centering on his suitability to appear on the New York ballot as a presidential candidate. The complaint cites New York law, which states that knowingly providing a false residence when registering to vote constitutes a felony. Kennedy had defended his use of the Katonah address by claiming to have rented a room from a childhood friend, but testimony from that friend's spouse contradicted his claim, suggesting he only spent one night there and actually resides in California.

Following a prior court ruling, Kennedy was barred from the New York state ballot, with the US supreme court affirming this decision after his multiple appeals. The complaint further argues that Kennedy's knowledge of the court's findings should have made him aware that he was not legally positioned to vote from that address, thereby indicating a blatant disregard for New York election laws. After shifting his political allegiance to Trump and suspending his independent presidential campaign, Kennedy aimed to protect Trump's interests by suing to keep his name off several battleground state ballots.

Despite the controversy surrounding his nomination, which includes skepticism from some Republicans about his views on vaccines and abortion, Kennedy has not made any public statements regarding these allegations. Tony Carrk, the executive director of Accountability.US, emphasized that Kennedy's electoral conduct should be a significant consideration for senators during his confirmation process, questioning his integrity to uphold the law as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services.