When SB 924 passed last year, it was supposed to help with voting in the smaller counties in Texas, with populations less than 1.1 million. But in what can only be described as a bipartisan blunder, the bill went through and inadvertently changed the coding, forcing the larger counties like Harris County, to increase the number of polling locations.
"So what happened is large counties like Harris County, where the Republican party conducted our own primary elections instead of a joint primary with Democrats, are now being forced to have a joint primary with Democrats", said Texas GOP Chairman, Matt Rinaldi.
As a result, many election leaders, like Harris County GOP Chair Cindy Siegel, are scrambling trying to make sure there are enough polling locations, voting machines, and workers.
"So what it means for Harris County is, the only way we can run the primary is with a joint primary" Siegel told KTRH, "Because the county does not have enough voting machines to meet the requirements under SB 924."
She says they are working around the clock to get ready for the March 5th primary. She encourages everyone to make sure and still vote, and vote early if you can.
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