Video Misattributed as U.S. Election Fraud Actually from Canada

On November 7, 2025, Americans participated in key elections across several states, resulting in notable victories for Democratic candidates. Amidst this electoral activity, a video surfaced on the social media platform X, alleging to show Democratic operatives engaging in fraudulent behavior involving blank ballots. However, investigations revealed that the video actually originates from Quebec, Canada, and not from the United States as claimed.

The video features a man confronting two women who are purportedly transporting large bags filled with ballots in a taxi. He questions them, asking how they could have obtained the ballots and suggesting they were preparing to fill them out improperly. Overlaid text on the video claims, “This is how dems use mail in and blank ballots for scheming.” The misleading post garnered approximately 400,000 views on X and was shared on Instagram, where it was misidentified as being filmed in California.

Evidence indicates that the video was recorded in the Decarie Square mall located in Côte St-Luc, a suburb of Montreal. The Canadian Press used geolocation techniques to confirm the setting, identifying distinct signs such as “Mega Vente” and the address “6900” that appear in both the video and Google Maps street view imagery. The earliest identifiable version of the video without the misleading text dates to April 29, 2025, a day after Canada’s federal election.

Elections Canada responded to the viral video, asserting that robust safeguards are in place to ensure the secure handling of ballots. The agency highlighted that the bags seen in the video bear the Elections Canada logo, indicating their legitimate use during the election process.

This incident is not isolated, as similar claims have surfaced in the past. For instance, a prior video showed a man confronting election workers, alleging they were transporting filled ballot boxes home. Elections Canada clarified at that time that the boxes were empty and used solely for transporting election materials. The agency stated, “Deputy returning officers or central poll supervisors pick up the materials they require to set up the polls on election day from the local returning office where supplies are held.”

The spread of misinformation regarding electoral processes has been a persistent issue, particularly in the context of U.S. elections. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly made false claims about voter fraud, especially in relation to mail-in voting. Recently, he alleged that California Republicans were “shut out” of mail-in voting, describing the election process as “rigged,” although he provided no evidence to support these statements.

As misinformation continues to circulate, it is crucial for voters and the public to critically assess the sources and authenticity of such claims. This incident underscores the importance of verifying information, particularly during significant electoral events that can shape political landscapes.