"Voting for a Home: How LA's Lax Voting Rules Have Been Exploited to Entrench Power. A disturbing trend has emerged in Los Angeles, where some individuals and groups have taken advantage of the city's relatively lenient voting rules to sway the outcome of local elections. Homeless voters, often without fixed addresses or stable living situations, have been targeted by those seeking to maintain their grip on power. By registering and voting in multiple districts or using temporary addresses, some have been able to manipulate the system and secure favorable election results. As the city grapples with its homelessness crisis, this exploitation has raised serious questions about the integrity of LA's electoral process and the need for reforms to prevent such abuses in the future."
Some stakeholders in LA have exploited homeless voters –– and lax voting rules –– to entrench their power.
