On Wednesday, a Chatsworth man who once sought to become Ventura County sheriff was charged with four felony counts of perjury for allegedly submitting false voter registration applications. The Ventura County District Attorney's office announced that Bruce Boyer, 63, was accused of handing in forms with fictitious characters as potential voters. As the district attorney's press release details, each application included his address and bore his signature, which was given under the penalty of perjury.
Boyer, who is known for a past attempt to run for sheriff despite lacking law enforcement credentials and for his unsuccessful bid for the 26th Congressional District seat, did not enter a plea during his arraignment at the Ventura County Superior Court. According to a report from VC Star, the arraignment has been continued to January 17, 2025. His former candidacies and the recent allegations have made him an object of political notoriety within the community.
The investigation into the false registrations began when the Ventura County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters Office flagged the registration forms as suspicious. "Our office is committed to ensuring that every vote is lawful and that those accused of compromising the integrity of our election process face consequences," District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said in a statement. Senior Deputy District Attorney Tony Wold, a member of the Public Integrity Unit, is leading the prosecution.
Boyer's release on his recognizance puts him out of custody until the next court date. Due the gravity of the charged crimes, the District Attorney has expressed a firm stance on prosecuting electoral malfeasance and preserving the sanctity of democratic processes.
