Dallas-area Democrats are demanding an investigation into Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s voter registration, alleging potential election fraud. The Collin County Democratic Party filed a complaint with the Texas secretary of state, citing reports that Paxton has voted six times in the past two years while registered at an address in Collin County where he no longer lives.

Complaint Alleges Election Fraud

Paxton’s situation has sparked concerns about the integrity of the electoral process in Texas. Mary Higbe, vice chair of the Collin County Democratic Party, noted that Paxton’s office has warned voters about the importance of accurate residence information on election records. The complaint argues that Paxton’s actions may have violated state election law, which requires voters to be registered where they live.

Three election officials told ProPublica and The Texas Tribune that Paxton may have broken state election law. The experts said it is unclear whether Paxton could argue that he intended to return to the address, given his ongoing public and contentious divorce. Paxton moved out of the Collin County home in June 2024 and has not returned, according to a divorce filing by his wife and a source close to the Paxton family.

Investigation and Potential Conflict of Interest

The Texas secretary of state’s office will conduct an initial review of the complaint and may refer it to the Office of the Attorney General if there is reasonable cause to suspect criminal conduct. However, this could create a conflict of interest, as Paxton is the attorney general. San Antonio election lawyer Joaquin Gonzalez suggested that the attorney general’s office should hire an independent special investigator to look into the complaint.

Original reporting: Texas Tribune (HLL/CB) — read the source article.