‘Mass Confusion’ in Dallas Voting Prompts Two-Hour Extension (1)

March 4, 2026, 1:06 AM UTC

Voting was extended in the Texas Democratic primary in Dallas County after some voters reported being turned away under a new rule about polling locations, a sign of confusion that could ripple through key races as voters in both parties cast ballots Tuesday.

Voters in at least two counties in Texas, including heavily Democratic Dallas County, reported being turned away from polling places on Tuesday due to a rule change that forced people to cast ballots at their specific local precinct.

In a ruling Tuesday, Judge Staci Williams found the change created “mass confusion” and extended all voting in Dallas ...

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