New York City Multiple election workers are alleging they were pressured to pay for their jobs as poll workers during recent elections. The claims surfaced following the arrest of a Republican Board of Elections employee in the Bronx, who was charged with accepting kickbacks in exchange for securing poll worker positions for individuals.
According to sources familiar with the investigation, the workers allege that the practice of paying for jobs may extend beyond the single individual arrested. They claim that they were informed, either directly or indirectly, that securing a position as a poll worker required a monetary payment. The amount of the alleged payments varied.
The allegations have sparked concerns among voting rights advocates and government watchdogs, who are calling for a thorough and transparent investigation. They emphasize the importance of ensuring that all election-related positions are filled based on merit and qualifications, not on the ability to pay. The New York City Board of Elections has stated it is cooperating fully with the investigation and is committed to maintaining the integrity of the election process.
NYC Election Workers Allege Pressure to Pay for Poll Worker Jobs
Several New York City election workers claim they were pressured to pay for their positions as poll workers. These allegations follow the recent arrest of a Republican Board of Elections employee in the Bronx, who is accused of taking kickbacks in exchange for election jobs. The workers' claims suggest the problem may be more widespread than initially believed, raising concerns about the integrity of the election process. Authorities are investigating the allegations.