Texas Attorney General’s Office Urged to Investigate Harris County Voter Rolls After Algorithm Discovery Signals Potential Tracking and Classification of Voters
Harris County, TX — A troubling discovery in Harris County voter rolls has prompted a formal request for an investigation by the Texas Attorney General’s Office. Dr. Andrew Paquette, Ph.D., an expert in voter database analytics, has identified a complex algorithm embedded in the Harris County voter ID assignment system that appears to enable tracking and classification of voters in a manner similar to algorithms found in other states, including Ohio.
Dr. Paquette's report outlines evidence that the algorithm in Harris County’s voter database creates hidden attributes within County ID numbers (CIDs), allowing external entities the potential ability to track and categorize groups of voters. This system mirrors a pattern detected in the Ohio voter rolls, raising concerns about the transparency and security of Texas’s voter databases and overall election integrity.
"This discovery suggests a sophisticated method of covert data segregation in public databases," said Dr. Paquette. "Our investigation revealed that the algorithm in Harris County unnecessarily complicates the ID system, undermines database transparency protocols, and introduces potential vulnerabilities within the election system."
Key questions regarding the algorithm remain unanswered:
- Who is responsible for embedding this algorithm in Harris County’s database?
- For what purpose was it implemented?
- What connection exists between Texas and Ohio’s voter databases?
- Is this algorithm present in other Texas counties?
The presence of such an algorithm raises additional questions regarding the oversight of Texas voter roll systems by the Secretary of State and county officials, as well as the potential influence of external parties. Dr. Paquette’s report was first submitted to the Texas Attorney General’s office on September 23, 2024. Officials advised routing the matter through the Harris County District Attorney’s office for further investigation. Offices of both the Harris County District Attorney and the Texas Secretary of State have since been notified of the algorithm.
The presence of this algorithm in Harris County's database indicates possible current compromise through a system enabling covert classification of voter records. This raises immediate concerns about database integrity and requires investigation to determine who implemented the algorithm, why it was implemented, and how it may have been used. The situation is particularly concerning as similar algorithms were previously documented in New York's voter rolls, where they were found capable of enabling systematic manipulation of election records.
Dr. Paquette has agreed to serve as the primary contact and spokesperson for this matter, available for interviews to further explain the findings and address public concerns. Additional analysis can be accessed through his research publication, available here.
For more information or to schedule an interview with Dr. Paquette, please contact Melissa Rein Lively with America First PR.
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About Dr. Andrew Paquette:
Dr. Paquette's research has identified previously undiscovered algorithms in state voter databases, including a complex system of hidden record attributes in New York State's voter rolls. His findings were published in the Journal of Information Warfare (2023) and have drawn attention from cybersecurity experts for uncovering structural vulnerabilities that had gone undetected in public election databases.
