# Texas Republicans accused of changing election rules ahead of midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/122455

- France 24, 2026-10-30 13:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/focus/20261030-texas-republicans-accused-of-changing-electoral-rules-ahead-of-midterms

> With the US midterms approaching, Republicans in Texas are accused of altering election rules to benefit themselves. Tarrant County, near Dallas, has cut election-day polling places by nearly 30 percent, and the decision is being challenged in court. Alongside last year's statewide redistricting designed to help Republicans, the measures could also galvanize Democrats.

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