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Galveston County’s Map Switch Under Fire | Texas News
Galveston County’s last-minute switch to new precinct maps just before the November election is sparking a legal battle, as voting rights groups warn it could disenfranchise voters who already cast ballots in March primaries — potentially delaying their say on local offices for up to six years. The county’s move, justified only by commissioners’ preference for change, threatens fairness and equal protection, prompting advocates to seek an emergency injunction from the Texas Supreme Court to block the maps — fearing this tactic could become a dangerous precedent across the state. Listen in…
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