Texas Republicans accused of changing electoral rules ahead of midterms
Summary
Texas Republicans face accusations that recent election changes could benefit their party ahead of the U.S. midterms. In Tarrant County, near Dallas, officials cut election-day polling places by nearly 30 percent; the decision is being challenged in court. The changes follow statewide redistricting last year, which was designed to benefit Republicans, but they could also mobilize Democrats.Key Facts
- Tarrant County, near Dallas, cut the number of election-day polling places by nearly 30 percent.
- The polling-place reduction is being challenged in court.
- The changes come as the U.S. midterm elections approach.
- Texas carried out statewide redistricting last year.
- The article says the redistricting was designed to benefit Republicans.
- The measures could also galvanize Democratic opposition.
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