Federal Appeals Court Blocks Ruling On Straight-Ticket Voting In Texas
Texas begins early voting October 13, and the Texas Secretary of State's office argued that making a change now would create a "logistical nightmare."
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Texas begins early voting October 13, and the Texas Secretary of State's office argued that making a change now would create a "logistical nightmare."
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