"The wild clip shows a group manning a table near downtown San Francisco and instructing at least one person to sign a voter's name from Avila Beach for $5 - a violation of state law. The Secretary of State, which is responsible for vetting the signatures with help from local election offices, said it is illegal to offer cash for signatures and to knowingly file petitions that include forged signatures."
"The Secretary of State's office said that it cannot comment on an investigation, but its investigative unit 'works closely with law enforcement when applicable to ensure those who abuse our system are held accountable.'"
"We are aware of the video and want to emphasize that the integrity of our elections process is of paramount importance. However, we're unable to comment on, even to confirm or deny, any potential or ongoing investigations."
The California Secretary of State launched an investigation into apparent voter petition fraud following a viral video documenting illegal activity in San Francisco. The footage shows individuals offering $5 payments for petition signatures while instructing signers to use names and addresses of other people, including someone from Avila Beach. State law prohibits offering cash for signatures and filing petitions containing forged signatures. The Secretary of State's office works with local election offices to vet signatures and coordinates with law enforcement to hold violators accountable. Republican officials and watchdog groups have demanded a full investigation, with calls for involvement from the San Francisco District Attorney and state Attorney General.
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