RFK Jr. States He Cannot Legally Vote Anywhere in U.S. Due to Lack of Residence

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an official within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has publicly stated that he currently has no legal residence in the United States, rendering him unable to vote. The declaration was made during a press conference on Tuesday, which addressed homelessness in Los Angeles.

Kennedy explained that legal challenges related to his presidential campaign, specifically attempts to be placed on ballots in multiple states, resulted in a court declaring he had no legal residence. This court order has created a situation where he cannot cast a vote in any state.

The issue originated during his 2024 presidential campaign when he claimed New York as his residence, despite having moved to California in 2014. His declared residence in Katonah, New York, was a room at a friend's home without a formal lease. A judge ruled it was improbable he would return to the small space with his family and belongings, leading to his removal from the ballot in 12 states where he claimed that address.

U.S. voting regulations stipulate that a permanent address is not required to vote. Eligible citizens can cast a ballot even if they are experiencing homelessness or are between residences, provided they meet other eligibility criteria. Kennedy's situation highlights a complex intersection of legal definitions of residency and the practical exercise of voting rights.