Six people, including public officials, arrested in Texas vote harvesting scheme targeting vulnerable seniors.
Six individuals, including Frio County Judge Rochelle Camacho and several other public officials, have been arrested and charged in a long-running investigation into an alleged vote harvesting scheme in rural Texas. The scheme, which targeted vulnerable seniors during the 2022 and 2023 elections, involved collecting and manipulating ballots. A deceased campaign worker, Cheryl Denise Castillo, allegedly played a central role, collecting ballots, influencing voting choices, and assisting ineligible voters. Court documents reveal a network of payments between the accused, suggesting a coordinated effort. The investigation began in 2022 after a complaint from a county judge candidate. Charges include vote harvesting and tampering with evidence, carrying potential penalties of up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fines. The case highlights ongoing debates surrounding election security and voting laws, with the state's SB1 voter security law recently challenged in court.
