Video Appears to Show Ballot Harvesting in California

Concerns raised over potential election fraud as people are paid to sign others' names and addresses on ballots.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A video has surfaced that appears to show people being paid $5 to sign other individuals' names and addresses on ballots in California. This raises serious concerns about potential election fraud through ballot harvesting practices. The video has sparked calls for the passage of the SAVE Act to secure elections.

Why it matters

Ballot harvesting and other forms of election fraud undermine the integrity of the democratic process. If left unchecked, these practices could call into question the legitimacy of election results. Ensuring secure and fair elections is crucial for maintaining public trust in the political system.

The details

The video shows individuals at a location in San Francisco being instructed to sign names and addresses that are not their own on ballots, in exchange for $5 payments. This conduct is alleged to be part of a broader effort by a political group called Building a Better California, which is funded by tech billionaires, to gather signatures for ballot initiatives. California law prohibits offering money or other incentives in exchange for signatures on petitions, as well as knowingly allowing fake signatures to be added.

  • The video was recorded on March 9, 2026 around 1:54 pm at a location on 6th & Mission in San Francisco.

The players

Building a Better California

A recently formed political group that is bankrolled by prominent tech billionaires and is allegedly involved in the ballot harvesting activities shown in the video.

Abby Lunardi

A spokesperson for Building a Better California who stated the organization is aware of the video and has contacted the signature-gathering agency to reject any petitions from the circulator in the video.

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What they’re saying

“We do not tolerate this or any type of fraudulent activity in the signature-gathering process.”

— Abby Lunardi, Spokesperson, Building a Better California (Twitter)

What’s next

Republicans are calling for the passage of the SAVE Act to address concerns about election integrity and prevent similar incidents of potential ballot harvesting and voter fraud.

The takeaway

This video highlights the urgent need for election security measures to protect the democratic process from fraud and manipulation. Ensuring the integrity of elections is crucial for maintaining public trust in the political system.