Amid public outcry, Texas county cuts polling locations ahead of 2026 midterms
Summary
Tarrant County, Texas, decided to reduce its polling locations from 316 in 2022 to 224 for the 2026 midterm elections. The decision was supported by Republicans who said the number still meets legal requirements, but Democrats opposed it, citing concerns about reducing access to voting.Key Facts
- Tarrant County will have 92 fewer polling locations in 2026 compared to 2022.
- The vote was held by the county’s five-member Commissioner's Court.
- Republican officials supported the cuts, saying the new number meets the state's legal minimum and helps reduce costs.
- Democrats opposed the cuts, arguing the county’s population is growing and more voting sites are needed.
- The county says some closed locations no longer meet legal or practical requirements, such as accessibility rules.
- The average distance between early voting spots will be 2.85 miles, and 1.56 miles on election day after the cuts.
- The county emphasized that voting equipment will be securely stored as required by law.
- Public meetings showed many residents were against the reduction, expressing concerns about access to voting.
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