Accountable.US, a left-leaning watchdog group, filed a complaint with the New York State Board of Elections accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of voting in the 2024 presidential election from a residence he doesn't live in. 

The Details: “There is demonstrable evidence that Mr. Kennedy illegally voted from an address that is not his residence. We urge your office to immediately commence an investigation into this matter and to act swiftly to enforce any violations of New York law,” the complaint read. “The issue of Mr. Kennedy’s residence was recently litigated in New York courts as a core question in a dispute about his ability to appear as a candidate for President of the United States on New York ballots. In August 2024, the Albany County Supreme Court found that Mr. Kennedy did not legally reside in his claimed New York address.”

Political Motivations?: Executive Director of Accountable.US Tony Carrk said Kennedy's “clear lack of judgment shows he should not be confirmed” to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. “If RFK Jr. is so dismissive of the law in his personal matters, how can he be trusted to properly apply the law when it comes to our public health?” he added. Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung said, “This ‘watchdog’ group is run by Obama/Biden/Kamala/Hillary staffers and Democrat donors. Completely partisan and politically-motivated.” Carrk did work on the Clinton campaign, and the previous executive director has served in the Biden-Harris administration. 

How the Media Covered It: Outlets on the right tended to frame the accusation as entirely politically motivated. Outlets in the center and on the left noted the left-leaning bias of the group, but then focused on the facts of the complaint and whether it will affect Kennedy's confirmation.