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15 Charged in Texas Vote Harvesting Scandal

7/8/2025

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In Frio County, Texas, a shocking indictment has rocked the community as 15 individuals, including a former mayoral candidate and a former Democratic Chair, face charges of vote harvesting. District Attorney Audrey Gossett Louis confirmed the investigation, igniting a firestorm of reactions on social media, with billionaire Elon Musk expressing his disbelief.

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In Frio County, Texas, a shocking indictment has rocked the community as 15 individuals, including a former mayoral candidate and a former Democratic Chair, face charges of vote harvesting. District Attorney Audrey Gossett Louis confirmed the investigation, igniting a firestorm of reactions on social media, with billionaire Elon Musk expressing his disbelief.