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Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned away

Mar 4, 2026Center Right

Voters in two major Texas counties were turned away at polling locations and directed to different precincts Tuesday, after a recent change in how the primary is conducted created confusion and frustration.

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