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pat_k

(13,029 posts)
11. Just seeing what they can get away with. Suppressing votes in any urban area is their go to.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:55 PM
11 hrs ago

it is not about HER, and whether SHE was the target. It is about failing to run a free and fair election.

Every person who gives a shit about free and fair elections should raise hell when they pull this kind of shit.

It's not just that the Republicans refused to hold a joint primary using the county system people have used for over a decade, the county election site (and I'm sure other sources) provided the WRONG information.

https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/in-person/

For the March 3, 2026 Primary Election Early Voting period, voters may vote at any countywide Vote Center. On Election Day, voting will be precinct-based, requiring voters to vote at their assigned party�s polling place.

When Voting in Person whether at an Early Voting Vote Center or your assigned Party�s Polling Place, voters must be mindful of the provisions established by the Texas Election Code, ensuring a smooth and fair voting experience for all.


This is precisely the kind of voter suppression tactics we MUST defend against. And one place to start is giving whatever we can to build up state democratic party infrastructure and support election protection organizations.

From the Texas Democratic Party
https://www.texasdemocrats.org/media/hundreds-of-voters-in-dallas-and-williamson-counties-affected-by-polling-location-confusion

The Dallas and Williamson County Republican Parties refused to agree to a joint primary election. That decision forced voters out of the countywide voting system they've used for over a decade and sent them scrambling to find their assigned precinct. The result? Confusion, long lines, and working people being told they're at the wrong location with no clear path to cast their ballot.



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Maybe they just want to cause chaos blogslug 12 hrs ago #1
Agree. BannonsLiver 12 hrs ago #2
Their goal was apparently to do a trial run for hand-counted ballots Ms. Toad 12 hrs ago #3
Practice J-9 12 hrs ago #4
To do what in November? Jersey Devil 12 hrs ago #8
They only need to mess with some Easterncedar 9 hrs ago #18
Or just trying to stir up sh*t... regnaD kciN 11 hrs ago #12
This is building the narrative that you can't trust "urban" precincts and voters. Coventina 12 hrs ago #5
Dry run for November Takket 12 hrs ago #6
"Why would they push to accomplish the opposite of what they want to see happen?" LudwigPastorius 12 hrs ago #7
I agree. Republicans prefer Crockett. hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #9
It's just to create chaos and confusion ....not about which candidate. Bread and Circuses 12 hrs ago #10
Just seeing what they can get away with. Suppressing votes in any urban area is their go to. pat_k 11 hrs ago #11
I think they were trying to harm talarico oldmanlynn 11 hrs ago #13
Agree surfered 11 hrs ago #14
Dress rehearsal awesomerwb1 11 hrs ago #15
I think they were but LogDog75 10 hrs ago #16
Were Republican voters in those two counties Frasier Balzov 10 hrs ago #17
Why should people here... Chemical Bill 6 hrs ago #19
Exactly LeftInTX 6 hrs ago #20
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