Rick Scott asks DOJ to investigate California voter fraud case after admission tied to Skid Row registration

Florida Sen. Rick Scott urged the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate further a California voter fraud case after reporting described a woman’s admission that she paid people on Los Angeles’ Skid Row to register to vote. Scott made the request in a letter sent to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon, The California Post reported as obtained exclusively by the New York Post.

The report characterizes the underlying case as involving voter registration activity in Los Angeles connected to Skid Row, where the woman allegedly admitted to compensating homeless individuals in connection with registration efforts. Scott’s letter, as described in the report, argues that the matter warrants deeper scrutiny by federal prosecutors and investigators.

Scott’s request is directed at DOJ leadership rather than at a state agency, positioning the appeal within the department’s federal role in election-related enforcement. The New York Post report does not specify what DOJ action Scott sought, such as whether he asked for additional charges, expanded subpoenas, or broader review across jurisdictions.

In the reporting, the key fact at the center of Scott’s request is the alleged admission by the woman involved in the scheme, according to the account described by The California Post and summarized by the New York Post. Scott’s letter therefore focuses on what he is framing as potential voter fraud and the need to determine whether additional conduct or additional participants are involved.

The New York Post report, attributed to The California Post, identifies DOJ officials by name and references that the letter was sent Friday. It also frames Scott’s move as a response to the case record and admission, without providing details on the procedural posture of any state investigation or court proceedings in California.

It was not immediately clear from the New York Post account whether DOJ has acknowledged receipt of the letter or whether it has opened or expanded any federal case activity as a result. Scott’s request nevertheless adds pressure on federal election enforcement channels and could affect how quickly federal officials respond to election integrity concerns raised about the California matter.