The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a local mayor this week for charges that included illegal voting and other fraud.
Arcola Mayor Fred Burton, 68, spent a night in jail over the two counts of illegal voting, misuse of information, tampering with a government record, and fraudulently securing document execution, according to an indictment released Wednesday. He faces a separate indictment in connection with a city contract.
In the 2026 election where Burton took back the mayor’s office from Williams, he received 101 total votes, and she received 79 votes.
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Prosecutors say Burton allegedly made two city council members sign fraudulent checks totaling at least $30,000 in 2023.
Burton also allegedly attempted to help people vote in the Arcola election despite knowing they did
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