Texas Governor Greg Abbott is facing criticism for delaying a special election to fill the vacant congressional seat of the late Rep.
Sylvester Turner in the 18th District. Abbott attributes the delay to what he describes as repeated election failures in Harris County, which includes Houston. Local officials, including the Harris County Clerk and County Attorney, have pushed back, asserting they are fully prepared to conduct the election. The delay has sparked political tension, as the district is a Democratic stronghold and has been without representation for nearly a month.
Abbott has not provided a specific date but says the election will be called 'sometime soon.'
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Yet another example of government incompetence being used as an excuse to delay the people's right to vote—centralized power never works efficiently.
This is classic voter suppression in disguise. Abbott knows the 18th is a solid Democratic district, so delaying the election just keeps a progressive voice out of Congress longer. Blaming Harris County is just an excuse to play political games with people’s representation.
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Gov. Abbott calls Harris County ‘a repeat failure’ in elections, explains delay in calling special election
A month after U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott explains his reasoning on why he has delayed in calling for a special election to fill the seat representing parts of Houston,
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Gov. Abbott said Harris County needs more time before calling special election to fill vacant U.S. House seat
Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth says she remains prepared to conduct special election for CD 18 whenever the Governor orders it.
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Texas Governor Blames County's Elections Problems For Delay In Filling Vacant Congressional Seat
Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott is blaming a history of election problems in the state’s most populous county for his delay in calling for a special election.
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