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Denton County residents split over proposal for countywide election-day voting
Summary
During public comment at the Aug. 19 Denton County Commissioners Court meeting, residents and precinct officials debated whether to keep precinct-based polling or move to countywide election-day voting, citing growth, redirected voters on election day and equipment failures in other jurisdictions.
DENTON, Texas — Residents and precinct election workers urged Denton County Commissioners Court on Aug. 19 to either keep precinct-based polling or adopt countywide election-day voting, illustrating a sharp split among speakers over access, confusion and system reliability.
Supporters of countywide election-day voting argued the county’s rapid growth will create more redirected voters at busy sites and that a countywide system would better serve workers and residents who work, shop or attend school outside their home precinct. Jane Schultz, who said she lives in Robson Ranch, told the court that county data from the May 3 election show growing redirect rates and urged action: “Please give our voters countywide election day voting now.”
Opponents,…
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