A new Republican-backed bill would authorize the Texas Secretary of State to rerun elections in the state’s most populous county if a ballot paper shortage occurs. The one-page legislation cleared the Texas Senate on Monday in a strictly party-line vote of 19–12. It would give the Secretary of State, a position appointed by the governor and…
New Texas Bill to Allow Secretary of State Rerun Future Elections in Biggest County
Texas Governor Considers ‘New Elections’ in Texas County After Ballot Issues Found
February 3, 2023
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for a new election in Harris County, Texas, after ballot issues were more widespread than officials had estimated them to be. In response to an analysis that found there was a ballot paper shortage that was far larger than previously reported, the governor said that “it’s so big it may…
US Murders Concentrated in Handful of Counties, Urban Areas: Report
January 17, 2023
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A small number of counties account for a vast majority of murders committed in the United States, whereas a major portion of counties have very few murders, according to a recent report, which also noted that urban areas had “much higher” murder rates despite lower gun ownership. Murders were found to be “very concentrated” in…
Texas 2020 Election Audit ‘Very Serious Issues’ in Harris County
December 22, 2022
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Secretary of State John Scott’s office has released the final phase of its 2020 general election audit of Collin, Dallas, Harris, and Tarrant Counties. The audit released on Monday showed the most serious issues occurred in Harris County, followed by Dallas with two large problems, including “phantom voters.” Tarrant County administered a “quality, transparent election”…
Texas 2020 Election Audit Finds ‘Very Serious Issues’ in Harris County
December 22, 2022
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Secretary of State John Scott’s office has released the final phase of its 2020 general election audit of Collin, Dallas, Harris, and Tarrant Counties. The audit released on Monday showed the most serious issues occurred in Harris County, followed by Dallas with two large problems, including “phantom voters.” Tarrant County administered a “quality, transparent election”…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Calls for Investigation Into Harris County Elections
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday called for an investigation into how Harris County runs elections, citing problems and delays including missing keys, insufficient paper ballots in Republican precincts, and staffing problems he said left voters frustrated and confused. “I’m calling on the Secretary of State, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Texas Rangers…
Political Consultant Convicted of Trying to Coerce Lawmaker to Drop Out of 2020 Election: DA
October 10, 2022
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A political consultant was convicted for a scheme that was designed to impact the outcome of a Texas state race during the 2020 election cycle, said officials in Harris County. Damien Jones, a Democrat consultant, was convicted of coercion of a public servant for sending anonymous threatening text messages to then-State Rep. Gina Calanni, Harris County District Attorney Kim…
Political Consultant Convicted of Coercion in 2020 Texas House Race: DA
October 10, 2022
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A political consultant was convicted of coercion for a scheme that was designed to affect the outcome of a Texas state race during the 2020 election cycle, Harris County officials said. Democratic consultant Damien Jones, 38, of Houston, was convicted of coercion of a public servant for sending anonymous threatening text messages to then-State Rep. Gina Calanni, Harris County District…
Texas County Democrats Approve Lawsuit Against State to Stop Election Audit
County officials approved a potential lawsuit against the Texas Secretary of State’s Office over a random drawing that will mean a second election audit for the state’s largest county. Harris County, home to Houston with over 2 million residents, is currently undergoing a state-run forensic audit of the 2020 election. The Democratic-controlled county allowed drive-thru…
Texas’s Largest County to Be Scrutinized Again With Second Election Audit
July 29, 2022
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Harris County, the largest county in Texas, was randomly selected to undergo a second election audit by the secretary of state’s office, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats. Harris County, home to Houston and with over 4 million residents, is currently undergoing a state-run forensic audit of the 2020 election. The Democratic-controlled county has been heavily…
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