Former Harris County Elections Worker Faces Charges Related to Ballot Shortages on Election Day

HOUSTON (Covering Katy News) — Former Harris County elections employee Darryl Blackburn is facing multiple charges for his alleged role in causing significant disruptions during the November 2022 election, including a shortage of ballots at several polling stations, such as Taylor High School in Katy.

The announcement was made by Harris County Democratic District Attorney Kim Ogg at a news conference on Tuesday

Blackburn, 35, who worked at the Harris County Elections Division, was often allowed to work from home. However, investigators say he was actually employed full-time at an oil and gas firm in The Woodlands. He is accused of tampering with his time sheets, government documents, and theft by a public servant. Investigators allege he was secretly working two jobs on Election Day, when he was supposed to be focused on responsibilities including the proper distribution of ballot paper.

Investigators say there were three days in 2022 on which Blackburn claimed to work more than 24 hours in a day. Those days were Election Day, November 8; March 1; and May 24.



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