TREVINO WARNS OF GUERRA CAMPAIGN HACKING VOTERS' INFORMATION

Special to El Rrun-Rrun

"I got a “survey” call asking who I was voting for County Judge. When I said Trevino they asked if I was aware he gave himself a raise and knowing that would I still vote for him. I told I was sick of the mudslinging and hung up." Voter commenting to El Rrun-Rrun

An aggressive phone bank campaign on behalf of Cameron County Judge challenger Steve Guerra is backfiring and has drawn a response from incumbent Eddie Treviño waring voters to beware of the tactics and protect their privacy and identity as well as the identity of the contacts on the recipients' cell phones. 

In response, the Treviño campaign has posted a warning across social media as early voting kicks off today for the runoff election between the two men. Early voting continues until Friday, May 22. Election day is May 26.

DON'T BE AFRAID AND PLEASE SHARE THIS POST.

We are aware that some people have felt pressured or intimidated during this election. But no threat, pressure, or influence can determine your vote except you. When our campaign calls you, we identify ourselves clearly and immediately.

If they call or text from someone you do not know:

1. Do not open suspicious text message attachments or download any apps. They want to scan your phone and then use it to send text messages to your friends on your behalf.

2. You do not have to answer who you support, but if you do tell them you support us, they will bombard you with lies or intimidate you.

3. You do not have to text back or respond to suspicious messages.

4. You do not have to send them or show your “I Voted” sticker.

5. You do not have to send them a picture of your ballot.

6. You do not have to meet anyone at a shady place or vote at any specific polling site.

7. Never accept money in exchange for your vote.

8. If someone pressures or threatens you, report it or let us know.

9. If you hang up on them and they keep calling back, threatening you, block the number, report it, and let us know.

10. If you see a suspicious person watching you at any polling site, write down the plate number and let us know, even if they have Mexican plates.

YOUR VOTE decides this election, not threats, influence, lies, phone hackers, or intimidation.

And if you simply want to avoid problems, tell them whatever they want to hear, then privately vote for the person YOU choose. They will never know who you voted for.