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Adding polling places has challenges

by | Feb 15, 2024 | Area news, Latest

Collin County voters may have new locations to cast ballots in November’s elections. But that’s not necessarily a good thing.

A requirement for large counties to add polling places was an unintended consequence of a new law passed last year by the Texas Legislature, said County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet.

For more on this story see the February 15, 2024 print, or digital edition of The Farmersville Times. Subscribe today and support local journalism in your community.

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