Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms
Summary
Tarrant County, Texas, plans to reduce the number of polling sites by 92 for the November midterm elections. Local Democrats are protesting, saying this could make voting harder, especially in a key U.S. Senate race. County officials say the plan will cut low-use sites and still leave over 200 locations available, aiming to save resources and maintain accessibility.Key Facts
- Tarrant County, Texas, will cut 92 polling locations compared to the 2022 midterms.
- The county has over 2 million residents and is important for the U.S. Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.
- Democrats argue that fewer polling sites may cause confusion and make voting more difficult.
- County officials say the plan focuses on removing sites with low voter turnout.
- More than 200 polling locations will still be available on Election Day.
- Sites near bus stops and those meeting federal accessibility laws will stay open.
- Average distance between polling sites with the new plan is about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers).
- Officials say they want to avoid placing polling sites too close to each other and are trying to save resources.
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