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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
James Barragán

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for new election in Harris County after voting problems in November

Ballots and scanning machines arrive at central counting after polls close in Houston, Tuesday Nov 8, 2022. (Michael Stravato for the Texas Tribune)
Ballots and scanning machines arrive for counting after polls close in Houston on Nov 8. (Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune)

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for a redo Monday of Harris County elections after voters faced difficulties casting their ballots in November when some voting centers did not have enough ballot paper for the number of voters who came in.

“How many people went to go vote that didn’t go back? We don’t know,” Patrick said during a talk at the Magic Circle Republican Women’s Club. “So we do need to have a new election.”

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