Recent undercover footage has captured critical failures by Democratic-aligned voter registration personnel across Arizona. The video shows individuals associated with Stand Indivisible Arizona, Worker Power, the Democratic National Committee’s When We Count program, and an Arizona AFL-CIO phone-bank initiative proceeding without verifying eligibility for applicants who openly claimed ineligibility under U.S. law.
The footage does not document any registration or voting by ineligible individuals but instead reveals canvassers continuing processes after being informed they did not meet basic eligibility criteria. Specific incidents include: a Stand Indivisible Arizona volunteer suggesting a Canadian citizen could register using an online link; a Worker Power canvasser marking citizenship as “yes” for someone who stated he was not a U.S. citizen; When We Count workers recognizing a purported felon on probation did not qualify under Arizona law but still encouraging application submission; and an AFL-CIO phone-bank trainer stating citizenship screening was outside their responsibility.
These organizations are politically connected to Governor Hobbs, whose campaign has been endorsed by the Arizona AFL-CIO in September. The federation represents over 100,000 workers through more than 150 local union affiliates and actively supports Hobbs for reelection.
Arizona law requires voters to be U.S. citizens, reside in the state for at least 29 days prior to an election, and be 18 years of age by the next general election. Individuals with felony convictions must have civil rights restored before registration under state law.
The footage indicates serious failures in training and judgment by the individuals depicted. Governor Hobbs has been directly asked whether she condemns canvassers encouraging registration after applicants state they are ineligible. A clear response is critical as Election Day approaches.
