Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A plan in one of Texas’ largest counties to use dozens fewer polling locations than in previous years is drawing protests from Democrats who say the reductions…
A plan in Tarrant County, Texas, to reduce the number of polling locations for the upcoming midterm elections has sparked protests from Democratic candidates and officials. The proposal, which would eliminate dozens of polling sites in a county of over 2 million people, aims to save resources by closing low-turnout locations. However, Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and others argue that this could lead to confusion and make it harder for voters to cast their ballots.
Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons and Talarico urged the county to reject the proposal, emphasizing the importance of easy access to voting. While the county claims the plan prioritizes accessibility and will maintain over 200 polling locations, the move has raised concerns about potential voter suppression.
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