Soliciting votes at a ballot box is AGAINST THE LAW,” he wrote. “These clear violations show a reckless disregard for the rule of law and our democratic process.” The candidate went on to accuse Bass of believing different rules apply to elected officials. “A person in a position of power such as Bass should be especially respectful of our democratic laws, but this is just emblematic of Karen’s mafia-like regime.
It’s ‘rules for thee, but not for me,’” Pratt said. Pratt included a photograph of the complaint filing in his social media post and vowed to pursue the matter. Under California law, candidates and campaign workers are prohibited from electioneering within 100 feet of a ballot drop box. Pratt’s complaint centers on a campaign video posted by Bass that appeared to show her encouraging supporters to vote while standing near a ballot box. A spokesperson for Bass dismissed the complaint and questioned Pratt’s campaign.
