Can Greg Abbott Take Over Harris County Elections?
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent threat to take over Harris County elections in the wake of what critics say is a minor voter registration error is likely nothing more than political theater, attorneys and public officials opine.
Abbott’s remarks on January 8 — referring to Harris County as “a repeat violator of election integrity” — weren’t surprising for those who have heard the Republican governor repeatedly criticize elections in the largest county in Texas, which traditionally votes blue. However, his latest missive doesn’t make sense, according to University of Houston political science lecturer Nancy Sims.
Abbott wrote on social media last week, “They should be stripped of operating elections, and state officials should take over. Potential legal charges should also be considered.”
The governor was reacting to recent allegations from Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, that about 100 people were registered to vote by using a post office box rather than a home address, and many more are suspected of doing so. A law that passed in 2022 prohibits the use of P.O. boxes on voter registration cards but some exceptions exist.
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