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Texas Voting Chaos: Extended Hours Blocked, Voters Turned Away

3/5/2026

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Confusion over new Texas voting rules led to Democratic voters being turned away during the March 3, 2026 primary.
A Dallas judge extended polling hours due to the confusion.
The Texas Supreme Court blocked the extension after a request by Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The court ruled that votes cast after 7 p.m. should be separated.
Dallas County election officials said ballots arriving after the deadline would be provisional.

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Confusion over new Texas voting rules led to Democratic voters being turned away during the March 3, 2026 primary.
A Dallas judge extended polling hours due to the confusion.
The Texas Supreme Court blocked the extension after a request by Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The court ruled that votes cast after 7 p.m. should be separated.
Dallas County election officials said ballots arriving after the deadline would be provisional.