Chairman Kendall Scudder on Republican’s Reversal After Dallas County Election Chaos

DALLAS/FORT WORTH – After overseeing widespread confusion and frustration during the March 3 primary, Republicans are now reversing course for the upcoming runoff elections, a clear admission that their own election changes were a failure.

“After causing chaos on Election Day, Republicans are now scrambling to undo the damage they created,” said Chairman Kendall Scudder. “For months, Democrats warned that forcing a return to a precinct-only system during Election Day would confuse voters, create long lines, and turn people away from the polls,  and that’s exactly what happened. This was a completely avoidable failure that wasted taxpayer dollars and undermined voter confidence.”

“Now that the consequences are impossible to ignore, Republicans are suddenly trying to remember what it means to serve the people. Texans shouldn’t have to endure manufactured crises just so politicians can score points with their base. Democrats will continue fighting to ensure every voter can cast their ballot freely, fairly, and without unnecessary barriers.”