the state ag, ken paxton, who himself remains under indictment for securities fraud and reportedly under a federal investigation over whistle-blower complaints. that same ken paxton has accused her of obstructing a poll watcher. a charge that was ultimately dismissed but which could have meant up to a year in prison. that local election official is now speaking out, warning of the intimidation she and other election officials have faced over lies about election fraud. intimidation, that threatens the next elections and poses dire consequences to american democracy. outfront now is travis county clerk, the democratic elections chief targeted by paxton. thank you for being here tonight. your story is really remarkable. this trumped-up charge was thrown out. but that's not without doing damage. why do you think you were targeted? >> well, i think there are several reasons. i think i made a good target because i fought back.