Early votes were released by Harris County as soon as the polls closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 3). These are the races of special interest to Essentials readers, in Bellaire and West University: CONGRESS — Texas Dist. 7 Lizzie Fletcher (D-Inc.) 139,351 51.25 percent Wesley Hunt (R) 128,214 47.17 percent STATE REPRESENTATIVE — Dist. 134 Ann Johnson (D) 49,924 53.36 … [Read more...] about Early vote counts for Bellaire-West congressional, state rep, county commissioner races, Bellaire sidewalk propositions
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Bellaire has 3 polling places open Tuesday; residents will decide sidewalk controversy
With safety protocols in place, three traditional polling places will be open in Bellaire from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the general election today (Tuesday, Nov. 3) to handle voters who haven’t already cast their ballots. Locations are: The Civic Center Auditorium at Bellaire City Hall, 7008 S. Rice Ave. The Fellowship Hall at ChristChurch Presbyterian, 5001 Bellaire … [Read more...] about Bellaire has 3 polling places open Tuesday; residents will decide sidewalk controversy
RULING: Federal judge upholds drive-thru votes cast so far, but suggests regular balloting Tuesday
With Election Day looming, a federal judge ruled Monday afternoon (Nov. 2) that a GOP lawsuit to invalidate some 127,000 ballots cast in 10 drive-thru polling places in Harris County during early voting had no standing and that the ballots would be counted. But the judge suggested those planning to cast ballots Tuesday should avoid the drive-thru locations because of the … [Read more...] about RULING: Federal judge upholds drive-thru votes cast so far, but suggests regular balloting Tuesday
Hearing today on GOP effort to throw out 127K drive-thru votes in Harris County
A last-ditch effort to throw out more than 127,000 votes cast at Harris County drive-thru ballot sites will be heard by a federal judge Monday morning (Nov. 2), while attorneys rush to get drive-thru voters to sign on as parties in the case. A group of moderate Republicans — including State Rep. Sarah Davis, who represents Bellaire and West U — were seeking to file an amicus … [Read more...] about Hearing today on GOP effort to throw out 127K drive-thru votes in Harris County
HCC drive-thru, other nearby sites help boost Harris County record voting figures
Early voting continued brisk Thursday in Harris County, fueled by expanded locations and a variety of ways to cast ballots. On day 3 of the extended early voting period, 13,698 ballots were cast in the first two hours, bringing the record-shattering total to more than 300,000 voters. Helping to boost the total is the popularity of new drive-thru voting sites, including … [Read more...] about HCC drive-thru, other nearby sites help boost Harris County record voting figures