Hours have been extended for all polling locations in Harris County after dozens machines experienced malfunctions that caused delays and temporary closures, as a result of a temporary restraining order filed Tuesday.
Administrator Tatum told KPRC that they worked with county and state attorneys to extend the hours at certain polling locations because of the delays. He said they assessed each situation and took a look at all of the affected locations before making the decision.
Here are 12 locations cited in the order that experienced machine malfunctions causing delays and temporary closures:Bayland Community Center on BissonnetBruce Elementary School on Jensen DrSunnyside Multi Service Center on Cullen BlvdKashmere Multi-Service Center on Lockwood“An order has been issued to extend voting hours until 8 p.m. across Harris County’s 781 polling locations. Anyone in line after 7 p.m. will need to vote on a provisional ballot.
The Baker Ripley polling location did not open up on time and voters ended up waiting hours to cast their ballots.“They were clearly unprepared and nothing was set up, I mean nothing,” noted Aguilar. Congresswoman Garcia reiterated that she believes this was a misstep and there should have been a plan in place.
“I had plans to come today so it wasn’t going to stop me from coming, regardless,” noted voter Jennifer Thompson. She said she remembers coming out to vote with her grandparents in this area years ago. She said delays and long lines wouldn’t make a difference to her because she is determined to be a positive role model for her daughter.
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