BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – It remains unclear whether ballots cast during extended polling hours in two Texas counties will be counted following Tuesday’s elections.
A judge ordered two polling places in Williamson County to remain open until 10 p.m. due to voting confusion. A district court in Dallas issued a separate order allowing Dallas County Democrats to extend voting hours until 9 p.m. The Texas Supreme Court later suspended the Dallas district court’s order. Ballots cast after 7 p.m. now hang in limbo in both counties.
Kolkhorst says team is investigating election integrity allegations
Senator Lois Kolkhorst said she has received concerns about voting integrity in counties outside the Brazos Valley, including reports of cameras being turned off and polling confusion. Kolkhorst said her team is looking into every allegation.
In a statement on social media, the senator said, “There have been some reports concerning voter integrity in some counties. This cannot be tolerated and will not be tolerated. Our team of staff is already looking into every allegation and will work to put even more safeguards in place to ensure that your vote is counted and not discounted by any technocrat or, as my mom used to say, ‘shenanigans!’”
Kolkhorst also encouraged voters to look ahead to the November midterms.
“I want to encourage everyone as we gear up to November to know your candidates and to know what they stand for and to cut through the rhetoric and really get to the bottom of what they’re saying,” Kolkhorst said. “If they make a claim, make sure that they can prove that claim and how they’re going to govern and are they going to serve you, the people.”
Kolkhorst said she will continue to look into any and all allegations regarding election integrity.
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