Ken Paxton alleges felons voted
The gist
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced arrests of convicted felons accused of illegally casting ballots.
The arrests came days before Election Day, raising eligibility questions.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026A concerned citizen reported that convicted felons who were incarcerated, on parole or on probation had allegedly cast ballots in Harris County; the Attorney General's Election Integrity Unit opened an investigation.
- Oct 30, 2026Arrest warrants were issued in Montgomery County for individuals identified in the investigation, and Attorney General's office officers arrested them.
- Oct 31, 2026Paxton announced the arrests of convicted felons accused of illegally casting ballots in Texas elections.