Houston’s ABC News affiliate reports:
The Harris County Elections Office is warning voters about a new scam targeting private voter information. At least one county commissioner said a group with possible links to the Republican party approached residents living in Sunnyside in order to get their information.
Neighbors in the Sunnyside community were taken back when they learned a group under the name of “ Texas Election Network” could be impersonating election workers and going door-to-door in an attempt to obtain private voter information and sign affidavits.
The men had badges and a clipboard, and officials said they went door to door trying to get voters’ information. The Harris County Republican Party said it’s their understanding the group is a registered non-profit and citizen volunteers.
Read the full article. Per Wikipedia, Sunnyside is a “predominantly” black neighborhood.