The organization's tactics, while legal, have been described as "morally reprehensible" and potentially damaging to the trust and integrity of elections.
As reported by The New York Post, MoveIndigo has been sending letters to New York City residents, urging them to vote in highly competitive districts, even if it "feels weird" or they are politically active in their primary residences. The letter cites New York election law, which allows voters to choose their voting residence based on a "legitimate, significant and continuing attachment."
Brian Browne, an adjunct political science professor at St. John’s University, warned that this practice of "residence hopping" could undermine the electoral process. "It gives an unfair advantage to voters with more mobility, money and motivation," Browne said, particularly in close elections.
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One Manhattan voter who received the letter expressed her dismay. "The idea that weekenders could go influence an election is morally reprehensible," she told The Post.
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MoveIndigo's letter also noted that Democrats could vote in City Council elections and then re-register for federal elections. However, election law attorney Aaron Foldenauer cautioned against such frequent switching of registration, stating that "the law is clear on that there can’t be any aura of sham, and routinely switching registration would raise that risk." He described MoveIndigo's efforts as "unprecedented."
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The group, which garnered $210,900 in contributions in the first half of 2024 and receives thousands of dollars from ActBlue, according to tax filings, is targeting districts such as New York’s 17th, 18th and 19th. These districts stretch from Westchester to the Finger Lakes and include contentious races involving both Republican and Democratic incumbents.
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On a national scale, MoveIndigo assists Democrats considering relocation, suggesting areas where their vote could have the most impact. "We only propose places that are considered toss-ups," the organization's website states.
Despite the controversy surrounding its tactics, MoveIndigo has yet to respond to inquiries from The Post. As the November elections approach, the debate over the ethics and legality of such strategies is likely to intensify.
