Andrew Hevesi claims his voter registration was switched from Democrat to Working Families Party without his knowledge. The New York State assemblyman, a lifelong Democrat and scion of Queens political royalty, alleges his primary rival Jonathan Rinaldi orchestrated the change to block him from the June ballot. Hevesi filed a criminal complaint with the Queens DA, pointing to Rinaldi's history of fabricating endorsements and social media posts, including a fake 'Rinaldi Fertility Clinic' ad featuring a transgender man.

Rinaldi denies involvement, calling the accusation 'the only way they know how to shut me up.' The incident highlights lax state registration laws requiring no ID for changes and has already entangled the two rivals in past shouting matches over alleged family corruption ties. Hevesi has since reverted his registration and vows to run as a Democrat.