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Texas County Plan to Cut Polling Sites Draws Protests

August 31, 2026

Summary

A plan in one of Texas's largest counties to reduce the number of polling locations by dozens has sparked protests from Democrats and voting rights groups. Critics argue the reductions could create confusion and disenfranchise voters in the upcoming November midterm elections.

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