WebMar 2, 2024 · McLennan county, home to Waco, Texas, closed 44% of its polling … WebOct 21, 2024 · A state study concluded the closures disproportionately impacted Black communities. Of the 11 Alabama counties that had a majority-minority population, eight — about 73% — had a motor vehicle office closed. Of the remaining 56 counties with majority-white populations, 41% saw a closure.
Study: Voters in black neighborhoods face longer wait times
WebSep 9, 2024 · WASHINGTON (Reuters) - States across the American South have closed … WebAug 17, 2024 · Officials Defend Plan To Close Almost All Polling Places In Majority Black Georgia County. Local officials say they need to close seven polling places because they aren't accessible to people with disabilities. The ACLU says that doesn't make sense. By. … cowin 19 vaccine
Democracy Diverted: Polling Place Closures and the Right …
WebOct 27, 2024 · The impact of poll closures was startling. In a report released earlier this year, researchers found that the closures reduced overall turnout by 8.5%, and reduced turnout by Black voters... WebSep 11, 2024 · Dallas County, Texas, a majority-minority county, closed 74 polling sites. In Georgia, then-Secretary of State Brian Kemp — now the state’s governor — explicitly told county elections officials... WebJan 19, 2024 · Officials there say closing six of seven polling places will eliminate the … magic crystal ball cartoon