Texas Moves To Close Multiple Vote Drop-Off Locations
- 4 years ago
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered multiple drop-off locations for mail-in ballots across closed.
CNN reports that the move has caused fears that President Donald Trump and Republicans want to suppress the vote in Texas.
On Thursday, Abbott limited drop-off points for mail-in ballots to one site per county.
The move seems likely to disproportionately affect minority voters in a troubling echo of racially motivated voter suppression tactics of the past.
Abbott argued that his declaration was vital to ensuring the security of the vote.
CNN reports that the move has caused fears that President Donald Trump and Republicans want to suppress the vote in Texas.
On Thursday, Abbott limited drop-off points for mail-in ballots to one site per county.
The move seems likely to disproportionately affect minority voters in a troubling echo of racially motivated voter suppression tactics of the past.
Abbott argued that his declaration was vital to ensuring the security of the vote.