Kamala Harris Election Lawsuit Sparks Debate Over 2024 Results and Voting Machine Integrity

June 22, 2025 — Former Vice President Kamala Harris has surged into the political spotlight as legal and public scrutiny intensifies over the 2024 U.S. presidential election, particularly regarding alleged voting irregularities in New York’s Rockland County. A lawsuit filed by SMART Legislation, a non-partisan election watchdog, claims that voting machines failed to count hundreds of ballots for Harris and other candidates, raising concerns about the integrity of the vote tally.

The controversy centers on reports that several voting machines in Ramapo, Rockland County, recorded zero votes for president—even though voters and poll workers submitted affidavits confirming they had cast ballots for Harris and other candidates. In some districts, the official results showed votes for down-ballot races but none for the presidential contest, a statistical anomaly that election experts say is highly unusual.

The legal challenge, now moving forward in the New York Supreme Court, will allow plaintiffs to subpoena election records, question officials under oath, and analyze original paper ballots. Justice Rachel Tanguay ruled that the evidence presented was sufficient to begin the discovery process, with the next hearing scheduled for September 22, 2025.

At the heart of the lawsuit are allegations that software updates to voting machines, conducted by private firm Pro V&V shortly before the election, were not publicly disclosed or independently tested. Watchdog groups and election integrity advocates have questioned whether these updates contributed to the missing votes, though the voting machine company ES&S has denied any wrongdoing. Critics argue that the lack of transparency and oversight has fueled public distrust, while fact-checkers note that similar claims have been debunked and that the irregularities occurred in a state Harris won by a wide margin.

Despite the lawsuit’s high profile, legal experts say it is unlikely to overturn the certified results of the 2024 election, in which Donald Trump secured a second term. However, the case could have significant implications for future election laws, potentially leading to new requirements for hand-marked paper ballots, independent audits, and stricter standards for voting machine software.

Harris has not commented directly on the lawsuit or the unsubstantiated claims that she was the rightful winner, but she remains active on social media, addressing issues such as violence in Minnesota and supporting peaceful protests in California. Her supporters continue to highlight her advocacy for voting rights and justice reform, while critics scrutinize her record and the effectiveness of her 2024 campaign.

The ongoing legal proceedings and public debate underscore persistent concerns about election transparency and the reliability of voting technology in the United States, echoing disputes from previous presidential contests.