A judge has rejected Judge DaSean Jones’ claim that the election contest infringed on his rights to freedom of speech and association.
An attorney representing Judge DaSean Jones said the legal election contests infringe on his client's rights to freedoms of association and speech.
Harris County has sought to block the release of the election administrator’s communications as well as other records related to the 2022 general election.
Harris County drew national attention and a criminal investigation into elections marred by delays, ballot shortages, and conflicting court orders.
The report points to usual problems with running elections but also blames the Houston Astros' World Series championship parade for causing delays.
Citing 19 alleged violations of election code, a Republican candidate who lost by 0.26 percent is seeking a new election in Harris County.
More than 2,000 ballots cast in Harris County under a court order keeping polls open late on election day must be reported separately from election totals.
Although the state Supreme Court stayed an order to keep polls open to 8:00 p.m., Harris County is attempting to include late votes in its official results.
Following reports of election improprieties, the state’s top investigative agency will assist the district attorney’s office in a criminal investigation.
Harris County Elections Administrator Clifford Tatum told commissioners he would conduct an analysis after the election canvass is completed.
Following reports of irregularities, the governor is asking the attorney general’s office and the Texas Rangers to launch an investigation.
Election day issues in the state’s most populous county included malfunctioning equipment, a missing key, and a shortage of paper ballots.
