Election Fraud Prosecutions 23mar21
Election Fraud Prosecutions 23mar21
Countya
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Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause/Case Number Charge(s) # Offenses Charged Resolution Date Statute Violated Disposition
Pled guilty to 1 count attempted illegal voting. 2
1 count illegal voting -
Bee Melva Kay Ponce Illegal Voting 2004 General Election B-05-2101-0-CR-B 1 07/26/05 EC 64.012 years deferred adjudication, $1500 fine w/$500
voter impersonation
probated
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot
6 counts possession of Pled guilty to possession of official ballot or carrier
Johnny Wayne Fraud/Assistance Fraud -
Hardeman 2004 Primary Election 013449 official ballot or carrier 6 11/04/05 EC 86.006 envelope of another. 2 years probation, $2000
Akers Possession of an official ballot
envelope of another fine
by another
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot
Fraud/Assistance Fraud - 4 counts possessing an
Virginia Ramos 2005 School District 1 year pre-trial diversion, 12 months community
Nueces Method of returning marked 05-CR-9806-4 official ballot or carrier 4 03/22/06 EC 86.006
Garza Election supervision
ballot, unlawful assistance, envelope of another
assisting voter
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot
Fraud/Assistance Fraud - 1 count possessing an
2005 School District 1 year pre-trial diversion, 12 months community
Nueces Elida Garza Flores Method of returning marked 05-CR-9805-4 official ballot or carrier 1 03/22/06 EC 86.006
Election supervision
ballot, unlawful assistance, envelope of another
assisting voter
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot
Pled nolo contendere to 2 counts of possessing an
Fraud/Assistance Fraud - 2 counts possessing an
Isabel Lisa Rios 2005 School District official ballot or carrier envelope of another. 1
Nueces Method of returning marked 05-CR-9808-3 official ballot or carrier 2 03/22/06 EC 86.006
Gonzalez Election year deferred adjudication, $500 fine, 12 months
ballot, unlawful assistance, envelope of another
community supervision
assisting voter
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot
Pled guilty to 1 count of illegally possesing an
Fraud/Assistance Fraud - 1 count illegally possessing
Josefina Marinas 2005 School District official carrier envelope of another. 1 year
Nueces Method of returning marked 05-CR-9807-1 an official carrier envelope 1 05/04/06 EC 86.006
Suarez Election deferred adjudication, $500 fine, 12 months
ballot, unlawful assistance, of another
community supervision
assisting voter
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 4 counts possession of an Found guilty by jury of 4 counts of possession of
Reeves Trine Villalobos Fraud - Method of returning 2004 Primary Election 25,185 official ballot or official 4 06/27/06 EC 86.006 an official ballot or official carrier envelope of
marked ballot carrier envelope of another another. 10 days jail / probated for 6 months
Countya
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Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause/Case Number Charge(s) # Offenses Charged Resolution Date Statute Violated Disposition
3 counts llegal voting-(1)
ineligible voter non-citizen,
1 count unlawful
assistance, 11 counts
Illegal voting, fraudulent 2006-8-6465, 2006-8- possessing an official ballot Jury verdict of guilty on 2 counts illegal voting, 1
EC 64.012 / PC
Calhoun Debra Briseno registrations, and vote 2006 Primary Election 6466, 2006-8-6467, or carrier envelope of 27 06/25/07 count tampering with a government record. 5
37.10
harvesting/mail ballot fraud 2006-8-6468, 2006-8-6469 another, 6 counts years TDCJ
tampering with a
governmental record, 6
counts false statement on
a registration application
Pled guilty to tampering with government record.
4 counts illegal voting, 3
Raymond 2 years TDCJ suspended for 5 years community
Refugio Illegal Voting, Tampering 2006 Primary Election 2007-2-4809, 2007-2-4810 count tampering with 7 10/09/07 PC 37.10
Villarreal supervision, $1,500 fine, 90 days jail, $2,090
governmental record
restitution
Starr/ Brooks Noelia Lopez Illegal voting 2006 General Election 07-07-09767 CR 1 count illegal voting 01/24/08 EC 64.012 Dism'd
Forgery, tampering with a Possession of forged
Hays Mark Littlefield 2006 Special Election 89,288 1 02/01/08 PC 32.21 1 year pre-trial diversion, $300 donation
government document instrument
Pled guilty to illegal voting. 2 years deferred
1 count illegal voting-(2)
Starr/ Brooks Jose Rene Gomez Illegal voting 2006 General Election 07-05-09743 CR 1 05/01/08 EC 64.012 adjudication, $300 fine, 2 years community
voting more than once
supervision (Motion to Adjudicate)
Pled guilty to 12 counts possessing a ballot
12 counts possessing a
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot without the voters's consent. 2 years deferred
Starr/ Brooks Oscar Luis Rios 2006 Primary Election 07-05-09741 CR ballot without the voter's 12 05/01/08 EC 86.006
Fraud adjudication, $300 fine, 2 years community
consent
supervision
1 count unlawfully
Jury verdict of guilty to engaging in organized
accepting contribution, 1
Michael C. Unlawfully accepting campaign 56732-B, 56733-B, 56734- criminal activity. 10 years confinement,
Potter 2008 Primary Election count organized criminal 3 06/12/08 PC 71.02
Shumate donations, bribery B suspended for 8 years, community supervision
activity,1 count unlawfully
with 180 days jail as a condition, $5,000 fine
accepting contribution,
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot Pled guilty to possession of official ballot or carrier
6 counts possession of
Fraud/Assistance Fraud, envelope of another. 1 year deferred
Duval/ Brooks Lydia Molina 2006 Primary Election 08-01-09864, 11479 official ballot or carrier 6 10/02/08 EC 86.006
unlawful buying and selling of adjudication, $300 fine, 12 months community
envelope of another
ballot materials supervision
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot Pled guilty to possession of official ballot or carrier
6 counts possession of
Fraud/Assistance Fraud, envelope of another. 1 year deferred
Duval/ Brooks Maria Soriano 2006 Primary Election 08-01-09863, 11480 official ballot or carrier 6 10/02/08 EC 86.006
unlawful buying and selling of adjudication, $300 fine, 12 months community
envelope of another
ballot materials supervision
Pled guilty to possession of official ballot or carrier
Unlawful assistance, unlawful 3 counts possession of
Elva Gutierrez envelope of another. 1 year deferred
Duval/ Brooks buying and selling of ballot 2006 Primary Election 08-01-09865, 11482 official ballot or carrier 3 10/02/08 EC 86.006
Lazo adjudication, $300 fine, 12 months community
materials envelope of another
supervision
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot Pled guilty to possession of official ballot or carrier
2 counts possession of
Maria Adelina Fraud/Assistance Fraud, envelope of another. 1 year deferred
Duval/ Brooks 2006 Primary Election 08-01-09866, 11481 official ballot or carrier 2 10/02/08 EC 86.006
Trigo unlawful buying and selling of adjudication, $300 fine, 12 months community
envelope of another
ballot materials supervision
Pled nolo contendere to 1 count unlawfully
Unlawfully divulged voting 1 count unlawfully
Jami Parkinson 2008 Municipal revealing information before polls close. 2 years
Goliadc results prior to the closing of 08-8-8967 CR revealing information 1 11/12/08 EC 61.007
Billings Election deferred adjudication, $3,000 fine, 2 years
polls before polls close
community supervision
11 counts possessing a Pled guilty to 11 counts possesing a ballot without
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 2006 Municipal
Starr/ Brooks Guadalupe Rios 08-08-09945 CR ballot without the voter's 11 03/16/09 EC 86.006 the voter's consent. 2 years probated for 4 years
Fraud Election
consent probation, $500 fine, 60 days house arrest
Illegal Voting/Vote 15 counts of possessing a
Starr/ Brooks Oralia Frausto Harvesting/Mail Ballot 2006 Primary Election 07-05-09738 CR ballot without the voter's 15 03/26/09 EC 86.006 1 year pre-trial diversion
Fraud/Assistance Fraud consent
Illegal Voting/Vote 5 counts of possessing a
Starr/ Brooks Maria Gonzalez Harvesting/Mail Ballot 2006 Primary Election 07-05-09742 CR ballot without the voter's 5 03/26/09 EC 86.006 1 year pre-trial diversion
Fraud/Assistance Fraud consent
Misrepresentation of identity -
Aransas/ Misrepresentation of Pre-trial diversion for 1 year, 60 hours of
Gallaher, Todd intent to manipulate election or 2008 Primary Election C08999934 1 05/21/09 E.C. 255.005
Travisc identity community service, completed early.
injure candidate
c 2008 Municipal 1 count of illlegal voting- Pled guilty for 5 years TDCJ, probated for 5 years
Hidalgo Paulito Nilo Illegal Voting - Felon CR-2622-09-F 1 09/29/09 E.C. 64.012
Election (1) ineligible voter felon of community supervision, 1 day in jail, $500 fine
Divulged election results prior
to the closing of polls on 2007 School District Pled guilty to 3 counts of false report to a peace
Leland Mac 3 counts false report to
Hill election day; made false report and Municipal M0593-09 3 10/14/09 PC 37.08 officer. 2 years probation, $2000 fine, 90 days in
Coffman peace officer
to peace officer about divulging Election jail, probated
results
Countya
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Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause/Case Number Charge(s) # Offenses Charged Resolution Date Statute Violated Disposition
1 count illegal voting-(3) Pled guilty to 1 count fraudulent use of identiying
c Jack Carol Illegal Voting - Impersonation
Harris 2008 Primary Election 1215818 voter impersonation at 1 10/06/09 EC 64.012 information, 1 year deferred adjudication, $200
Crowder of deceased voter
polling place fine
2007 Municipal and 2 counts illegal voting-(1) Pled guilty to illegal voting, 2 years TDCJ, $500
Starr/Brooks Raul Reyna Illegal Voting - Felon 09-04-09980 CR 2 11/05/09 EC 64.012
School Election ineligible voter felon fine
Pled guilty to illegal voting, 10 years TDCJ-
2007 Municipal and 2 counts illegal voting-(1)
Starr/Brooks Cynthia Pena Illegal Voting - Felon 09-04-09881 CR 2 11/05/09 EC 64.012 suspended, 4 years community supervision, $500
School Election ineligible voter felon
fine
2007 Municipal 1 count illegal voting-(1) Pled guilty to 1 count of illegal voting, 5 years
Starr/Brooks Elizabeth Martinez Illegal Voting - Felon 09-04-09982 CR 1 11/05/09 EC 64.012
Election ineligible voter felon TDCJ
2 counts of official Dismissed Indictment. Defense motion for
Panola Drew Nixon Official oppression; voting 2006 Special Election 2007-C-0193 2 01/28/10 PC 39.03
oppression collateral estoppel granted.
7 counts knowingly
Dimmit/ Maria Mendoza Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot provide false information 12 months pre-trial diversion, $60 supervision
2006 Primary Election 08-11-00052 CRL 7 04/15/10 EC 84.0041
LaSalle Garcia Fraud on an application for an fee, 80 hours of community service
early voting ballot
7 counts knowingly
Dimmit/ Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot provide false information
Estela Cruz Saenz 2006 Primary Election 08-12-00063 CRL 7 04/15/10 EC 84.0041 6 months pre-trial diversion, $60 supervision fee
LaSalle Fraud on an application for an
early voting ballot
4 counts of method of Pled guilty to unlawful possession of ballot, 12
Jim Wells/ Live Zaida Cantu Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot
2008 Primary Election 20068 returned marked ballot 4 06/24/10 EC 86.006 months probation, 180 days in jail (suspended),
Oak Bueno Fraud
(less than 10) $200 fine, 40 hours of community service
Hidalgo/ Ruben Trevino Illegal voting - felon, bribery, 2008 School District 1 count illegal voting-(1) Pled guilty, 8 years TDCJ-ID suspended for 8
09-09-10116 CR 1 06/17/10 EC 64.012
Brooks Garcia and official misconduct Election ineligible voter felon years community supervision, $500 fine
Countya
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Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause/Case Number Charge(s) # Offenses Charged Resolution Date Statute Violated Disposition
Convicted by a jury on 11/16/11, sentenced to 2
Hidalgo/ 2009 School District 1 count of illegal voting- years TCDJ, suspended for 5 years on probation,
Reyna Almanza Illegal voting 10-03-10342-CR 1 12/01/11 E.C. 64.012
Brooks Election (3) voter impersonation 90 days in County Jail as a condition of probation,
$313 court costs
Voter impersonation (voting for
20 years using the identity of a
deceased voter still on voter Statute of limitations tolled by filing of indictment
rolls, while voting herself by 2 counts of illegal voting - on 9/18/11. Defendant declared incompetent to
Bexar Mary Comparin 2008 General Election 2011-CR-7939 2 E.C. 64.012 (a) 3
mail ballot), benefits fraud voter impersonation stand trial. Cause 2011-CR-7939 closed, case left
(receiving SS benefits for pending.
herself and a deceased
individual)
Pled guilty, 1 year deferred adjudication
community supervision, 20 hours community
Shank, Christine 1 count of Unlawful
Brazos Unlawfully Influencing Voter 2010 General Election 11-05590-CRM-CCL1 1 02/06/12 E.C. 64.036 service, $332.00 court costs, $500.00 fine,
Thomas Assistance
prohibited from offering assistance in the election
process to anyone
Dallas/ Aggravated perjury in 4 counts of aggravated
Name Removed 2010 Primary Election 4 02/16/12 E.C. 64.012 Expunged
Rockwall connection with Illegal Voting perjury
Dallas/ 1 count of illegal voting -
Name Removed Illegal Voting 2010 Primary Election 1 02/16/12 E.C. 64.012 Expunged
Rockwall ineligible voter
Dallas/ 3 counts of illegal voting -
Name Removed Illegal Voting 2010 Primary Election 3 02/16/12 E.C. 64.012 Expunged
Rockwall ineligible voter
Dallas/ 3 counts of illegal voting -
Name Removed Illegal Voting 2010 Primary Election 3 02/16/12 E.C. 64.012 Expunged
Rockwall ineligible voter
Elected Justice of the Peace convicted at bench
trial of illegal voting - ineligible voter, 5 years
Dallas/ 2 counts of illegal voting -
Carlos Medrano Illegal Voting 2010 Primary Election 2-11-418 2 02/27/12 E.C. 64.012 TDCJ, probated for 5 years, 180 days in jail as a
Rockwall ineligible voter
condition of probation, $2500 fine, removed from
office
Dallas/ Robert Edward 3 counts of illegal voting - In exchange for acknowledgement of offense and
Illegal Voting 2010 Primary Election 2-11-420 3 02/16/12 E.C. 64.012
Rockwall Medrano ineligible voter cooperating testimony at trial, charges dism'd
Pled guilty to two counts of aggravated perjury, 4
years TDCJ probated for 4 years community
Dallas/ Illegal Voting, aggravated 6 counts of aggravated
Rolando Medrano 2010 Primary Election 2-11-416 6 02/29/12 P.C. 37.03 supervision, $5,000 fine, $219 Court Coust., 45
Rockwall perjury perjury
days in jail as a condition of probation, work
release day for day
1 count of illlegal voting -
Dallas/ Illegal Voting, aggravated E.C. 64.012, P.C.
Raquel Medrano 2010 Primary Election 2-11-108, 2-11-414 ineligible voter, 5 counts of 6 02/28/12 Dism'd upon conviction of defendant in 2-11-418
Rockwall perjury 37.03
aggravated perjury
4 counts of possession of
an official ballot or carrier
Pled guilty to two counts of Unlawful Assistance,
envelope, 3 counts of
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot two counts of Possession of a Ballot, and two
Dallas/ unlawful assistance E.C. 86.006,
Gilda Hernandez Fraud/Assistance Fraud - 2010 Primary Election 11082011CCL-B 9 04/05/12 counts of Failure to Provide Identifying
Rockwall (influencing voter), 2 64.036. 86.010
Influencing Voter Information While Assisting a Voter, and received
counts failure to provide
one year of deferred adjudication and a $250.
identifying info while
assisting voter
Hidalgo/ Jose De Jesus 2008 School District 1 count illegal voting-(1) Pled guilty, received 10 years TDCJ, probated for
Illegal voting - felon, bribery 09-09-10115 CR 1 06/14/12 EC 64.012
Brooks Cano Election ineligible voter felon 10 years, $1,000 fine, and $313 court costs
Henderson/ 2009 Municipal 1 count of Illegal Voting-
Frank Ross Illegal Voting 241-1683-11 1 06/19/12 E.C. 64.012 Dism'd
Smith Election (1) ineligible voter
2010 Municpal and Pled guilty to illegal voting (1 ct), sentenced to 3
c 2 counts illegal voting by
Hidalgo Angel Trujillo Illegal Voting - Felon School District CR-1914-12-E 2 08/08/12 E.C. 64.012 years TDCJ-probated for community supervision,
ineligible voter
Election $750 fine.
Unlawfully revealing Unlawfully Revealing
Baudelia Zapata 2008 Municipal
Hidalgoc information before the polls 12-03529 Information before polls 12/27/12 E.C 61.007 No Bill
Rojas Election
close close
c 2008 Municipal
Hidalgo Sylvia Salas Vela Illegal Voting 12-03519 Illegal Voting 12/27/12 E.C. 64.012 No Bill
Election
c 2008 Municipal Method of returning
Hidalgo Salvador Vela Mail in ballot violation 12-03528 12/27/12 E.C 86.006 No Bill
Election marked ballot
Pled guilty to illegal voting, sentenced to 2 years
c 1 count of Illegal Voting-
Hidalgo Fermina Castillo Illegal Voting - Felon 2010 General Election CR-1913-12-I 1 01/17/13 E.C. 64.012 deferred with community supervison and $100
(1) ineligible voter felon
fine.
Pled no contest to Unlawfully Assisting Voter
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot
Margarita Rangel 1 count Unlawfully (Class A Misdemeanor) 12 month county jail,
Cameron Fraud/Assistance Fraud; 2010 Primary Election 2013-DCR-00484 1 05/30/13 E.C. 86.010
Ozuna Assisting Voter probated for 12 month community service.
Influencing Voter
$250.00 fine.
Countya
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Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause/Case Number Charge(s) # Offenses Charged Resolution Date Statute Violated Disposition
Pled guilty to Illegal Voting - voter impersonation,
2 counts of illegal voting-
Hidalgo/ Lorenzo Antonio Illegal Voting - Voter 2009 School District Illegal Voting - voting twice, sentenced to 2 years
10-03-10343-CR (3) voter impersonation at 2 06/24/13 E.C. 64.012
Brooks Almanza Impersonation Election TDCJ on both counts, run concurrently, $313
polling place
court costs
Convicted during a jury trial, 1 count of illegal
voting (1) ineligible voter, 3 years TDCJ, $10,000
James Alan Illegal Voting - Voter 1 count of illegal voting -
Montgomery 2010 Special Election 12-03-025479-CR 1 06/28/13 E.C 64.012 fine and $364.00 in court costs
Jenkins Impersonation ineligible voter
reversed/remanded by 14th COA, pending new
trial
Peter Joseph False statement on application, 1 count of illegal voting -
Montgomery 2010 Special Election 12-03-02581-CR 1 07/12/13 E.C. 64.012 1 year Probation - Pre-trial Diversion Program
Goeddertz illegal voting ineligible voter
Convicted during a jury trial, 1 count of illegal
False statement on application, 1 count of illegal voting -
Montgomery Adrian Heath 2010 Special Election 12-03-025480-CR 1 10/31/13 E.C. 64.012 voting (1) ineligible voter. Sentenced to 3 years
illegal voting ineligible voter
TDCJ and $10,000 fine, $334.00 in court costs.
Countya
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Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause/Case Number Charge(s) # Offenses Charged Resolution Date Statute Violated Disposition
5 Counts -Method of
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot Returing Marked Ballot
2012 Primary Election Pled guilty to Method of Returning Marked Ballot
Cameron Jose Angel Garcia Fraud - Method of Returning 2015-DCR-00270-D fewer than 10 offical 5 06/12/15 E.C. 86.006
Runoff <10 (Class B). Sentenced to two days county jail.
Marked Ballot ballots/carrier envelopes
(SJF)
3 counts - Carrier
14-CCR-02981-B/14-CCR-
Envelope Action: Person
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 02986-B/14-CCR-02988- Pled guilty to Carrier Envelope Action by Person
2012 Primary Election Other than voter (Misd B), E.C 86.0051 / E.C
Cameron Margarita Ozuna Fraud/Assistance Fraud; B/14-CCR-02990-B/14- 6 08/10/15 Other than Voter. Sentenced to 15 days county
Runoff 3 counts - Method of 86.006
Influencing Voter CCR-02992-B/14-CCR- jail and $250.00 fine/court cost.
Returning Marked Ballot
02994-B
(Misd B)
1 count - Unlawful
14-CCR-02978-C/14-CCR-
Assistance to Voter (Misd
02998-C/14-CCR-03000-
A), 1 count - Assisting
C/14-CCR-03001-C/14- E.C 64.036/ E.C Pled guilty to Class A misdemeanor Unlawful
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot Voter Violation (Misd. A) ,4
2012 Primary Election CCR-03002-C/14-CCR- 86.010/ E.C Assistance of a Voter. 12 months of deferred
Cameron Vicenta Verino Fraud/Assistance Fraud; counts - Carrier Envelope 10 08/19/15
Runoff 03004-C/14-CCR-03005- 86.0051/ E.C adjudication, $250 fine, and refraining from
Influencing Voter Action: Person Other than
C/14-CCR-03006-C/14- 86.006 handling mail ballots and assisting voters.
voter (Misd. B), 4 counts -
CCR-03007-C/14-CCR-
Method of Returning
03008-C
Marked Ballot (Misd. B)
Waived a jury trial and pled guilty to one count of
Forgery/Tampering with 1 Count of Tampering w / 3rd degree felony Forgery. Court convicted
c
Harris Avery Ayers peitition for candidacy - forged 2014 General Election 1476757 a Governmental Record 1 10/06/15 P.C. 32.21 defendant and sentenced him to five (5) years
signatures (SJF) TDCJ-Institutional Division. No fine, court costs or
restitution.
Pled guilty to Class B misdemeanor Method or
1 Count - Carrier Envelope
Returning Ballot. Court sentenced her to one year
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot Action: Person Other than
2012 Primary Election 14-CCR-02982-C of community supervision-deferred adjudication,
Cameron Sarah Perales Fraud/Assistance Fraud; voter (Misd. B), 1 Count - 2 10/28/15 E.C. 86.006
Runoff 14-CCR-03009-C plus a fine of $150 and court costs. Defendant
Influencing Voter Method of Returning
was ordered to refrain from assisting voters or
Marked Ballot (Misd. B)
other politiquera activity.
1 Count Illegal Voting Pled no contest to Count 1 of the Indictment -
2013 Municipal (Municipal) Illegal voting (ineligible voter-non resident) in a
Edwards Michael Scotch Illegal voting (residency) Election 2014 Primary 6053 2 Counts of Tamper w/ a 4 12/07/15 E.C 64.012 plea bargain agreement. State to dismiss counts
Election Gov't rec 1 Count of 2, 3 & 4. Sentenced to 24 months of deferred
Illegal Voting (Primary) adjudication community supervision, $500 fine.
Countya
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Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause/Case Number Charge(s) # Offenses Charged Resolution Date Statute Violated Disposition
Pled guilty to Carrier Envelope Action: Person
2 counts Carrier Envelope
CR-15-08761-B CR- Other than Voter, Class B misdemeanor. Pre-trial
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot Action: Person Other than
2013 Municipal 15-08762-B CR-15- diversion for a period of two years of community
Hidalgo Graciela Sanchez Fraud/Assistance Fraud; Voter, 2 counts Method of 4 07/11/16 E.C. 86.0051
Election 08763-B CR-15- supervision, pay court and probations fees,
Influencing Voter Returning Marked Ballot
08764-B complete 24 hours of community service. Other
<10
charges dismissed.
Convicted by jury on both counts of Illegal Voting -
2012 General Non citizen. Jury sentenced her to a period of
2 counts of illegal voting -
Election, 2014 eight (8) years in the Texas Department of
Dallas/ Tarrant Rosa Maria Ortega Illegal Voting - Non-Citizen 1434155 ineligible voter (non 2 02/09/17 E.C. 64.012
Primary Run-Off Criminal Justice Institutional Division on each
citizen)
Election count, sentences to run concurrently. $5,000.00
fine and $329.00 in court costts.
Illegal Voting - voter 2 counts of illegal voting, Convicted of illegal voting (2nd deg. felony).
Manuel Rodriguez impersonation, Illegal Voting - ineligible voter (felon, Sentenced to two (2) years in the Texas
Edwards 2014 General Election 1730 2 2/27/2017 E.C. 64.012 (a) 1
III ineligible voter (felon, unregistered), voted as 99- Department of Criminal Justice Institutional
unregistered voter) yr-old grandfather Division.
Countya
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Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause/Case Number Charge(s) # Offenses Charged Resolution Date Statute Violated Disposition
Count 1 – illegal voting,
2nd Degree Felony;
Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Illegal voting; Election Fraud; Count 2 – election fraud,
Heather Lauren Mar. 2018 Primary E.C. 64.012; guilt to 1 count illegal voting, 1 count election
Kenedy False Statement on CX4641286029 Cl A; 3 06/05/18
Miller Election 276.013; 13.007 fraud, and 1 count false statement on a
Registration Application Count 3 - false statement
registration application
on a registration
application, Cl B
Count 1 – illegal voting,
2nd Degree Felony; Convicted of unlawfully assisting/influencing voter
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot Count 2 – method of with mail ballot (E.C. 64.036); 12 months jail,
Nueces/ San Rosita Torres Robstown 2016 S-18-3065-CR; E.C. 64.012;
Fraud/Assistance Fraud/Illegal returning marked ballot, 3 6/12/2018 probated for 18 months; $1000 fine; 10 days
Patricio Flores General 18-CR-83358 86.006; 64.036
voting SJF confinement in county jail served day for day as
1 count misdemeanor condition of probation
unlawful assistance Cl A
Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Consuelo Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 2016 Primary Runoff 2 Counts Unlawful
Frio CX3772923814 2 6/15/2018 E.C. 64.036 guilt to 2 Counts unlawful assistance to voters
Barrientos Cantu Fraud/Assistance Fraud Election Assistance
with their mail ballots
Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Maria Delcarmen Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 2016 Primary Runoff 6 Counts Unlawful
Frio CX3772923814 6 6/15/2018 E.C. 64.036 guilt to 6 Counts unlawful assistance to voters
Vela Fraud/Assistance Fraud Election Assistance
with their mail ballots
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 1 Count Fraudulent Use of Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Mar. 2016 Primary
Starr Miguel Moreno Fraud - Fraudulent Use of CX4341881207 Application for Ballot by 1 6/26/2018 E.C. 84.0041 guilt to 1 Count fraudulent use of application for
Election
Application for Ballot by Mail Mail ballot by mail
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 2016 Primary; 1 Count Fraudulent Use of Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Veronica Flores
Starr Fraud - Fraudulent Use of 2016 Primary Runoff CX2819749616 Application for Ballot by 1 6/25/2018 E.C. 84.0041 guilt to 1 Count fraudulent use of application for
Vega
Application for Ballot by Mail Election Mail ballot by mail
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 2016 Primary; 1 Count Fraudulent Use of Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Starr Abigail Estrada Fraud - Fraudulent Use of 2016 Primary Runoff CX7915417228 Application for Ballot by 1 6/25/2018 E.C. 84.0041 guilt to 1 Count fraudulent use of application for
Application for Ballot by Mail Election Mail ballot by mail
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 2016 Primary; 1 Count Fraudulent Use of Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Starr Dora Barrera Fraud - Fraudulent Use of 2016 Primary Runoff CX4783488382 Application for Ballot by 1 6/25/2018 E.C. 84.0041 guilt to 1 Count fraudulent use of application for
Application for Ballot by Mail Election Mail ballot by mail
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 1 Count Fraudulent Use of
2016 Primary; Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Nitzia Marbella Fraud - Fraudulent Use of Application for Ballot by E.C. 84.0041;
Starr 2016 Primary Runoff CX0192300090 3 6/25/2018 guilt to 1 Count fraudulent use of application for
Flores Application for Ballot by Mail; Mail; 2 Counts Illegal E.C. 64.012
Election ballot by mail and 2 Counts Illegal Voting
Illegal Voting Voting
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot
2016 Primary; 1 Count Fraudulent Use of Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Fraud - Fraudulent Use of E.C. 84.0041;
Starr Eusebio Lopez 2016 Primary Runoff CX6220705016 Application for Ballot by 2 6/26/2018 guilt to 1 Count fraudulent use of application for
Application for Ballot by Mail; E.C. 64.012
Election Mail; 1 Count Illegal Voting ballot by mail and 1 Count Illegal Voting
Illegal Voting
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 1 Count Fraudulent Use of
2016 Primary; Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Fraud - Fraudulent Use of Application for Ballot by E.C. 84.0041;
Starr Adelaida Lopez 2016 Primary Runoff CX1897927803 3 6/26/2018 guilt to 1 Count fraudulent use of application for
Application for Ballot by Mail; Mail; 2 Counts Illegal E.C. 64.012
Election ballot by mail and 2 Counts Illegal Voting
Illegal Voting Voting
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 1 Count Fraudulent Use of
2016 Primary; Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Fraud - Fraudulent Use of Application for Ballot by E.C. 84.0041;
Starr Alayssa Lopez 2016 Primary Runoff CX9033550035 3 6/26/2018 guilt to 1 Count fraudulent use of application for
Application for Ballot by Mail; Mail; 2 Counts Illegal E.C. 64.012
Election ballot by mail and 2 Counts Illegal Voting
Illegal Voting Voting
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 1 Count Fraudulent Use of
2016 Primary; Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Zeida S. Fraud - Fraudulent Use of Application for Ballot by E.C. 84.0041;
Starr 2016 Primary Runoff CX9693226046 3 6/25/2018 guilt to 1 Count fraudulent use of application for
Maldonado Application for Ballot by Mail; Mail; 2 Counts Illegal E.C. 64.012
Election ballot by mail and 2 Counts Illegal Voting
Illegal Voting Voting
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 2016 Primary; 1 Count Fraudulent Use of Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Jose Guadalupe
Starr Fraud - Fraudulent Use of 2016 Primary Runoff CX0876257916 Application for Ballot by 1 6/25/2018 E.C. 84.0041 guilt to 1 Count fraudulent use of application for
Garcia
Application for Ballot by Mail Election Mail ballot by mail
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 2016 Primary; 1 Count Fraudulent Use of Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Starr Andrea Martinez Fraud - Fraudulent Use of 2016 Primary Runoff CX5913948503 Application for Ballot by 1 6/25/2018 E.C. 84.0041 guilt to 1 Count fraudulent use of application for
Application for Ballot by Mail Election Mail ballot by mail
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 2016 Primary; 1 Count Fraudulent Use of Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Starr Rudolfo A. Trevino Fraud - Fraudulent Use of 2016 Primary Runoff CX4183309968 Application for Ballot by 1 6/26/2018 E.C. 84.0041 guilt to 1 Count fraudulent use of application for
Application for Ballot by Mail Election Mail ballot by mail
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot
2016 Primary; 1 Count Fraudulent Use of Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Fraud - Fraudulent Use of E.C. 84.0041;
Starr Raul Lozano Jr. 2016 Primary Runoff CX6361275996 Application for Ballot by 2 6/26/2018 guilt to 1 Count fraudulent use of application for
Application for Ballot by Mail; E.C. 64.012
Election Mail; 1 Count Illegal Voting ballot by mail and 1 Count Illegal Voting
Illegal Voting
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot
2016 Primary; 1 Count Fraudulent Use of Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Deyla Maria Fraud - Fraudulent Use of E.C. 84.0041;
Starr 2016 Primary Runoff CX2635106999 Application for Ballot by 2 6/26/2018 guilt to 1 Count fraudulent use of application for
Garcia Application for Ballot by Mail; E.C. 64.012
Election Mail; 1 Count Illegal Voting ballot by mail and 1 Count Illegal Voting
Illegal Voting
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot
1 Count False Statement Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Fraud - Fraudulent Use of 2018 March E.C. 13.007;
Kenedy Lariah Saenz CX9041380477 on Application; 1 Count 2 7/17/2018 guilt to 1 Count False Statement on Application
Application for Ballot by Mail; Democratic Primary E.C. 64.012
Illegal Voting and 1 Count Illegal Voting
Illegal Voting
Countya
d b
Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause/Case Number Charge(s) # Offenses Charged Resolution Date Statute Violated Disposition
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot
1 Count False Statement Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Fraud - Fraudulent Use of 2018 March E.C. 13.007;
Kenedy Juan Vela CX2940077682 on Application; 3 Counts 4 7/17/2018 guilt to 1 Count False Statement on Application
Application for Ballot by Mail; Democratic Primary E.C. 64.012
Illegal Voting and 3 Counts Illegal Voting
Illegal Voting
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot
1 Count False Statement Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Fraud - Fraudulent Use of 2018 March E.C. 13.007;
Kenedy Leticia Munoz Vela CX8789204507 on Application; 5 Counts 6 7/17/2018 guilt to 1 Count False Statement on Application
Application for Ballot by Mail; Democratic Primary E.C. 64.012
Illegal Voting and 5 Counts Illegal Voting
Illegal Voting
1 Count False statement
on application; 2 Counts
Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot False information on E.C. 13.007; E.C.
guilt to 1 Count False statement on application; 2
Fraud - Fraudulent Use of 2016 March application for ballot by 84.0041; P.C.
Starr Guadalupe Garza CX8930944834 6 7/25/2018 Counts False information on application for ballot
Application for Ballot by Mail; Democratic Primary mail; 2 Counts Tampering 37.10;
by mail; 2 Counts Tampering with a governmental
Illegal Voting with a governmental E.C. 64.012
record; 1 Count Illegal Voting
record; 1 Count Illegal
Voting
1 Count False statement
on application; 2 Counts
Prosecution Diversion Program - stipulation of
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot False information on E.C. 13.007; E.C.
guilt to 1 Count False statement on application; 2
Brandon Lee Fraud - Fraudulent Use of 2016 March application for ballot by 84.0041; P.C.
Starr CX6232993804 6 7/25/2018 Counts False information on application for ballot
Garza Application for Ballot by Mail; Democratic Primary mail; 2 Counts Tampering 37.10;
by mail; 2 Counts Tampering with a governmental
Illegal Voting with a governmental E.C. 64.012
record; 1 Count Illegal Voting
record; 1 Count Illegal
Voting
Count 1 – carrier envelope Convicted of unlawful possession of a ballot
action, SJF; (86.006); carrier envelope action other than voter
Count 2 – method of (86.0051); and unlawfully assisting voter with a
Vote Harvesting/Mail Ballot 18-CR-83109; returning marked ballot, E.C. 86.0051; mail ballot (86.010); sentenced to 180 days jail
Nueces/ San Cynthia Kay Robstown 2016
Fraud/Assistance Fraud/Illegal 18-CR-83110; SJF; 4 8/14/2018 86.006; 64.036; probated for 540 days, 180 days probated for 540
Patricio Gonzales Primary Runoff
voting 18-CR-83111 Count 3 – assisting voter, 64.012 days, and 365 days probated for 540 days and a
SJF; and $500 fine, respectively. Sentenced to served 5
Count 4 – illegal voting, days county jail, day for day, as condition of
2nd Degree Felony probation.
Convicted of two counts of Illegal Voting for
Cause 1 - illegal voting -
Laura Janeth impersonating a voter and voting when she was
Harris/ Illegal Voting (non-citizen); 18-05-06033; voter impersonation;
Garza AKA Angie 2016 General Election 2 9/13/2018 E.C. 64.012 not eligible to vote (noncitizen); 10 years TDCJ
Montgomery Impersonation of a U.S. Citizen 18-05-06032 Cause 2 - Illegal voting
Yadira Zamora probated for 10 years, with 180 days in jail as
(non-citizen)
condition, $10,000 fine probated for 10 years.
Countya
d b
Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause/Case Number Charge(s) # Offenses Charged Resolution Date Statute Violated Disposition
Countya
d b
Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause/Case Number Charge(s) # Offenses Charged Resolution Date Statute Violated Disposition
2015-present 272 74
a
County offense occurred/County offense prosecuted. | b For complete information on disposition, see judgment and sentence. Prosecution Diversion Program includes an acknowledgment of the commission of offense/s.
c
Prosecuted with assistance of local district/county attorney pursuant to E.C. 273.002. | d Cause number, where available; otherwise, OAG investigation or prosecution case number.
This document is not a summary of all election violations in this state. This document does not record or report offenses handled exclusively by local law enforcement, district or county attorneys, or federal authorities. This document
only reflects cases investigated and/or prosecuted by the OAG.
# Counts Statute
Countya Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause Number Charge(s) Charged Date Charged Violated
Count 1 - tampering with an
Bribery, unlawfully accepting a cash election record;
Jefferson/ contribution ($5,000/$1,000), Count 2 - unlawfully accepting a P.C. 37.10;
Zena Collins Stephens 2016 General Election 18DCR0152 3 4/26/2018
Chambers tampering with a campaign finance cash contribution; E.C. 253.033
report Count 3 - unlawfully accepting a
cash contribution
Jefferson/ Joseph Sterling Bribery, unlawfully accepting a cash 2016 Democratic Primary Unlawfully accepting a cash
18DCR0154 1 4/26/2018 E.C. 253.033
Chambers Stevenson contribution Election contribution
CR-18-08298-G;
CR-18-08299-G;
CR-18-08300-G;
CR-18-08301-G; Misdemeanor cases 1-10 -
Unlawfully assisting/influencing 2016 City of Hidalgo CR-18-08302-G; Unlawfully Assisting/influencing E.C. 64.036;
Hidalgo Marcela Gutierrez 11 6/1/2018
voters; illegal voting Runoff Election CR-18-08303-G; Voters; 64.012
CR-18-08304-G; Felony count 1 - Illegal Voting
CR-18-08305-G;
CR-18-08306-G;
CR-18-08307-G
CR-18-08296-A;
Unlawfully assisting/influencing 2016 City of Hidalgo Counts 1-3 - unlawfully
Hidalgo Sara Ornelas CR-18-08297-A; 3 5/31/2018 E.C. 64.036
voters Runoff Election assisting/influencing voters
CR-18-08170-A
CR-18-08167-H;
Unlawfully assisting/influencing 2016 City of Hidalgo CR-18-08168-H; Counts 1-4 - unlawfully
Hidalgo Sylvia Arjona 4 5/31/2018 E.C. 64.036
voters Runoff Election CR-18-08169-H; assisting/influencing voters
CR-18-08295-H
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# Counts Statute
Countya Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause Number Charge(s) Charged Date Charged Violated
False Statement on Mail Ballot
2016 Democratic Primary Counts 1 - False Statement on Mail
Tarrant Laura Parra Application; Vote Harvesting/Mail 1565155 1 10/10/2018 E.C. 84.0041
Election Ballot Application
Ballot Fraud
Navarroc Marites Curry Illegal Voting - Non-Citizen 2016 Presidential Election D38883-CR Illegal Voting 1 12/20/2018 E.C. 64.012
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# Counts Statute
Countya Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause Number Charge(s) Charged Date Charged Violated
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# Counts Statute
Countya Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause Number Charge(s) Charged Date Charged Violated
1 count of Engaging in Organized
Election Fraud (F2), 7 counts of
Fraudulent Use of an Application E.C. 276.011;
for Ballot by Mail (F3), 2 counts of 84.0041;
Shannon Everette Organized Election Fraud - Vote
Gregg 2018 Democratic Primary 50953-B Unlawful Possession of Ballot/Ballot 23 9/23/2020 86.006;
Brown Harvesting
Envelope (SJF), 8 counts of 276.013; PC
Election Fraud (SJF), and 5 counts 37.10
of Tampering with a Governmental
Record (SJF)
1 count of Engaging in Organized
Election Fraud (F1), 1 count of
Illegal Voting (F2), 31 counts of E.C. 276.011;
Fraudulent Use of an Application 64.012;
Marlena Roseanne Organized Election Fraud - Vote for Ballot by Mail (F3), 7 counts of 84.0041;
Gregg 2018 Democratic Primary 50949-B 97 9/23/2020
Jackson Harvesting Unlawful Possession of Ballot/Ballot 86.006;
Envelope (SJF), 31 counts of 276.013; PC
Election Fraud (SJF), and 26 37.10
counts of Tampering with a
Governmental Record (SJF)
1 count of Engaging in Organized
Election Fraud (F3), 1 count of
E.C. 276.011;
Fraudulent Use of an Application
84.0041;
Organized Election Fraud - Vote for Ballot by Mail (SJF), 5 counts of
Gregg Charlie Burns, Jr. 2018 Democratic Primary 50951-B 8 9/23/2020 86.006;
Harvesting Unlawful Possession of a
276.013; PC
Ballot/Ballot Envelope (SJF), and 1
37.10
count of Tampering with a
Governmental Record (SJF)
1 count Engaging in Organized
Election Fraud (F1), 1 count of
Unlawful Possession of Ballot or
Organized Election Fraud - Vote E.C. 276.011;
Gregg DeWayne Ward 2018 Democratic Primary 50947-B Carrier Envelope without the 6 9/23/2020
Harvesting 86.006
Consent of the Voter (F2), and 4
counts Unlawful Possession of
Ballot/Ballot Envelope (SJF)
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# Counts Statute
Countya Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause Number Charge(s) Charged Date Charged Violated
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# Counts Statute
Countya Defendant Allegation Election Involved Cause Number Charge(s) Charged Date Charged Violated
Number of offenses Mail Ballot Fraud 414 81%
related to cases Assistance Fraud 18 4%
involving: Illegal Voting 59 12%
a b c
County offense occurred/County offense prosecuted. | Investigated by local law enforcement and referred to OAG for prosecution | Prosecuted with assistance of local district/county attorney pursuant to
E.C. 273.002.
This document is not a summary of all election violations in this state. This document does not record or report offenses handled exclusively by local law enforcement, district or county
attorneys, and federal authorities. This document only reflects cases investigated and/or prosecuted by the OAG.
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