Ex election worker in Harris County fined $20,000 for record tampering

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HOUSTON, Texas– A former election worker in Harris County, Texas, was ordered to pay $20,000 in restitution for alleged tampering with election records.

Daryl Blackburn faced six felony charges due to alleged misconduct during the election process, which included tampering with governmental records.

The charges stem from an investigation conducted by then-District Attorney Kim Ogg and the Texas Rangers into the 2022 general election in Harris County.

Harris County authorities and the Texas Rangers launched the investigation following concerns about the integrity of the election procedures in the county.

Blackburn was accused of altering official election documents, which led to the felony charges filed against him. The investigation sought to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the election outcomes in Harris County.

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