Fact Check: Did a woman on Skid Row vote for Karen Bass after being paid $5?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: Shanekka Renee Johnson was paid $5 on Skid Row to vote for Karen Bass for Los Angeles mayor and cast such a vote.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: Los Angeles County voter registration records showed Johnson was registered to vote in Inglewood, not Los Angeles. Because Inglewood conducts its own municipal elections, she could not have voted for Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race.

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Date: 06/11/2026

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Last Updated on June 11, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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