Dallas County data shows that at least 12,674 voters were redirected to the correct polling locations after the county GOP forced the elimination of countywide polling sites on election day, resulting in confusion for voters of both parties.
Author Archives: By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune
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Voter Registration Certificate Delays in Texas Due to Redistricting and System Problems
Texas’ unusual mid-decade redistricting and problems with the state’s new voter registration system have delayed the mailing of voter registration certificates, causing confusion for some voters and straining election officials.
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Dallas County Republicans Drop Hand-Counting Ballots, Citing Worker Shortage
Dallas County Republicans have decided against hand-counting ballots in the upcoming March primary, while Democrats in Dallas and Williamson counties will be required to cast ballots at assigned neighborhood polling places instead of countywide voting sites, which could potentially disenfranchise voters.
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Texas Shares Voter Data with Justice Department Amid Privacy Debate
Texas has turned over its voter roll to the U.S. Justice Department in compliance with the Trump administration’s request for access to voter data, despite concerns over voter privacy and potential legal violations.
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Proposed Texas Amendment Restates Citizenship Requirement for Voting
Texans will vote on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution, including one clarifying that a voter must be a U.S. citizen, which is already required by state and federal law.