Woman Arrested For Alleged Election Fraud, Illegal Voting In Texas
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A woman has been arrested in connection to alleged election fraud and illegal voting, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday.
According to Paxton, Rachel Rodriguez of San Antonio was "exposed in a Project Veritas video" ahead of the 2020 election regarding vote harvesting and acknowledged what she was doing was illegal.
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Rodriguez is accused of election fraud, illegal voting, unlawfully assisting people voting by mail and unlawfully possessing an official ballot, according to Paxton. She could face up to 20 years in prison if she is convicted.
"Many continue to claim that there's no such thing as election fraud. We've always known that such a claim is false and misleading, and today we have additional hard evidence. This is a victory for election integrity and a strong signal that anyone who attempts to defraud the people of Texas, deprive them of their vote, or undermine the integrity of elections will be brought to justice," Paxton said. "The shocking and blatantly illegal action documented by Project Veritas demonstrates a form of election fraud my office continually investigates and prosecutes. I am fiercely committed to ensuring the voting process is secure and fair throughout the state, and my office is prepared to assist any Texas county in combating this insidious, un-American form of fraud."
Investigators are continuing to look into the case and Paxton's office is asking anyone who may have information to come forward.
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