An undercover video released by Muckraker has exposed critical failures among Democratic-aligned voter registration workers in Arizona. The footage documents specific instances where canvassers proceeded with registration despite clear indicators that individuals were ineligible to vote under state law.

The video shows Stand Indivisible Arizona volunteers suggesting online registration for a reporter posing as a Canadian student, and Worker Power canvassers marking the citizenship question “yes” after being explicitly told they were not U.S. citizens. At a When We Count event, staff reportedly advised submitting an application for a person claiming felony probation without meeting eligibility requirements, despite recognizing the individual’s ineligibility under Arizona law.

The Arizona AFL-CIO phone-bank operation was also implicated, with footage of a trainer stating citizenship screening fell outside their responsibility—a claim contradicted by state regulations requiring rigorous verification.

These incidents occur amid heightened scrutiny as the Democratic National Committee’s When We Count program expands its voter registration efforts in Arizona ahead of the 2026 election. The program, which trains local volunteers to register Democratic voters, has direct ties to Governor Hobbs’ campaign through endorsed initiatives like Copper State Victory.

Arizona law strictly prohibits registering individuals who are felons without restored civil rights or non-citizens without verified documentation. Canvassers must recognize these barriers before proceeding—yet the video reveals a pattern of ignoring clear ineligibility claims.

The footage does not prove individual culpability but demonstrates systemic gaps in training and oversight by organizations actively involved in voter registration operations. Arizona voters deserve transparency: does Governor Hobbs condemn canvassers who encourage ineligible individuals to submit applications? A direct answer is critical as Election Day approaches.