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Tarrant County Polling Cuts Spark Debate | US News
Tarrant County, Texas, is slashing nearly 90 polling locations ahead of November’s elections—claiming it’s about cost-cutting and efficiency—but Democrats warn it could confuse voters and hurt access. Critics, including Rep. James Talarico, say powerful interests are pushing back on easy voting. Officials insist underused sites are being eliminated while keeping accessible spots near transit, with an average distance of 1.5 miles between locations. This follows a broader trend in Texas as counties grapple with poll worker shortages and countywide systems, though they deny voter suppression…
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