The Morphing of ACORN and The Sixteen Thirty Fund

As election season approaches, concerns about voter registration practices have resurfaced in Nevada, echoing past controversies linked to organizations like ACORN, and disbanded in 2010 after being implicated in a voter fraud scandal.

ACORN was known for its efforts to register voters, particularly among low-income and minority communities. However, the group faced accusations of submitting fraudulent voter registrations, leading to a nationwide scandal, that began in 2009, in Las Vegas with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1107.

In recent years, a new network of voter registration organizations has drawn scrutiny, particularly those connected to the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a political fundraising organization tied to Arabella Advisors. Critics argue that these groups have not only accepted donations from but have also adopted tactics reminiscent of ACORN’s, raising concerns about the integrity of voter registration efforts in states like Nevada.

The Sixteen Thirty Fund has become a significant player in national politics, supporting progressive causes and candidates. However, its reliance on “dark money”—funds raised for political campaigns without donor disclosure—has sparked debates about transparency and accountability in the electoral process.

It has caused concern in Nevada, given the state’s pivotal role in national elections. With memories of ACORN’s past controversies still fresh, some political observers are questioning whether the current landscape of voter registration efforts might lead to similar issues.

The controversy also focuses on a comment by President Joe Biden during the 2020 election campaign, where he referred to having “built the most extensive voter fraud operation” in history—a remark widely regarded as “misspeak” in the legacy media.

As Nevada prepares for upcoming elections, the scrutiny over voter registration practices is expected to intensify, with both sides of the political spectrum closely monitoring the situation. State officials have oft-repeated their commitment to ensuring the integrity of the electoral process by claiming they will investigate voter fraud.

Once again, evidence of voter fraud is in the process of being overlooked by the legacy media, NGOs, and government agencies. Meanwhile, the legacy of ACORN and the current activities of groups connected to the Sixteen Thirty Fund continue to cast shadows on how Nevada conducts voter registration and the potential implications for elections.