# Hands Off Our Vote political rally in New York > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hands-off-our-vote-political-rally-in-new-york > Updated: 2026-10-06T21:02:45.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. During the ‘Hands Off Our Vote’ rally in New York City, actors Mark Ruffalo and Robert De Niro mobilized voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The event focused on criticizing the Trump administration and addressing concerns regarding voter suppression and election integrity. Mark Ruffalo raised specific concerns about election cybersecurity, particularly the vulnerability of vote tallies during internet transfers. He warned that Democrats should be ‘on guard’ against potential manipulation by Elon Musk and advocated for the verification of vote totals from individual machines. During his speech, Ruffalo also utilized his ‘Hulk’ persona to deliver political messages, referencing the character to encourage engagement. Robert De Niro accused the administration of using federal resources to restrict electoral access and called for voters to reclaim control of the House and Senate to protect constitutional rights. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: Mark Ruffalo uses Hulk persona at New York political rally Actor Mark Ruffalo used his Marvel persona, the Hulk, to advocate for voting rights and criticize President Trump during a political event in New York City. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mark-ruffalo-uses-hulk-persona-at-new-york-political-rally ### 2026-10-04: Mark Ruffalo and Robert De Niro rally in NYC against election interference Actors Mark Ruffalo and Robert De Niro spoke at a New York City rally, warning of election security vulnerabilities and criticizing President Trump's policies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/robert-de-niro-and-mark-ruffalo-target-trump-at-nyc-voting-rights-rally --- Cite as: Hands Off Our Vote political rally in New York. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hands-off-our-vote-political-rally-in-new-york