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A dated list of changes to how Americans vote: district maps, polling places and drop boxes, voting laws and rules, and courts and election officials. Each entry says who did what and when, shows what became of it, and links to the page it rests on. Attempts that failed are listed as failed. Entries that rest on a news report name the outlet.

This is the state view: events recorded for Texas, then national events that apply here. See the national timeline.

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In Texas

2026

  1. Oct 31, 2026 County Polling places and drop boxes In effect

    Brazos County closes the College Heights Assembly of God polling place in Bryan for Election Day

    KBTX reported on October 31, 2026 that, according to county officials, the Brazos County polling location at College Heights Assembly of God, 4100 Old College Road in Bryan, will not open on Election Day, November 3, 2026, because of a broken air-conditioning unit and a potential loss of water. Officials considered portable cooling units but decided against them to avoid overloading the older building's electrical system while voting machines are in use. Voters may use any other county polling location, including the Legends Event Center at 2533 Midtown Park Blvd., about two miles away.

    Source last checked Oct 31, 2026

  2. Oct 31, 2026 County Polling places and drop boxes In effect

    Brazos County closes the College Heights Assembly of God polling place for Election Day

    On October 31, 2026, Brazos County Elections Administration announced that College Heights Assembly of God, 4100 Old College Road in Bryan, would not be open for voting on November 3, 2026. The county said church officials reported a broken air-conditioning unit and a possible loss of water, and that portable air conditioners could overload the older building's electrical system alongside the voting machines. It named Legends Event Center, 2533 Midtown Park Blvd. in Bryan, 1.9 miles away, as the nearest polling place and noted that Brazos County voters may vote at any polling place in the county.

    Source last checked Nov 2, 2026

  3. Oct 15, 2026 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Harris County has 589 Election Day polling places in 2026, down from 782 in 2022

    KTRK reported on October 15, 2026, citing an ABC News analysis, that Harris County has 589 Election Day polling locations for the 2026 midterms, compared with 782 in the 2022 midterms, a drop of 193. The analysis found declines in some ZIP codes (Acres Homes, eight sites to four; Gulfton, six to three) and increases in others (Spring, nine to 13; Cypress, 13 to 16). A political-science lecturer quoted by the station said fewer people vote on Election Day and more vote early.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Sep 1, 2026 County Polling places and drop boxes Enacted

    Tarrant County commissioners approve a polling-site list with 92 fewer sites than 2022

    The Texas Tribune reported that on September 1, 2026 Tarrant County commissioners voted 3 to 2 to approve a list of polling sites for the November election with 92 fewer sites than the 2022 midterms, after more than 100 speakers, most opposed, addressed the court in an eight-hour meeting. The Fort Worth Report reported the approved list has 224 Election Day sites and 47 early voting sites. The county elections office's posted early voting schedule for the November 3, 2026 election lists 47 locations.

    Related: Tarrant County commissioners cut Election Day polling sites and early voting locations for November 2025 · Fort Worth judge denies request to reinstate 92 Tarrant County polling sites · University of Texas at Arlington polling site among the 92 Tarrant County removes

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. September 2026 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    University of Texas at Arlington polling site among the 92 Tarrant County removes

    Spectrum News 1 reported on October 22, 2026 that the Maverick Activity Center at the University of Texas at Arlington was one of the 92 polling locations Tarrant County removed when commissioners voted in September to cut Election Day locations from 316 to 224 and early voting sites from 50 to 47. It reports that County Elections Administrator Clint Ludwig said at a September Commissioners Court meeting that the university had not finalized details, and that the removal was due to classes held in the room during early voting; a student government officer said students were told the site was too expensive to maintain. The nearest alternative named is a county sub-courthouse about a mile away.

    Related: Tarrant County commissioners approve a polling-site list with 92 fewer sites than 2022

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

2025

  1. Aug 19, 2025 County Polling places and drop boxes Enacted

    Tarrant County commissioners cut Election Day polling sites and early voting locations for November 2025

    The Fort Worth Report reported that on August 19, 2025 Tarrant County commissioners voted 3 to 2, along party lines, to cut the number of places to cast ballots to 216, down from 331 in the November 2023 election, and to reduce early voting locations.

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

2020

  1. Oct 22, 2020 County Polling places and drop boxes Upheld

    Texas Supreme Court lets Harris County keep 10 drive-thru voting sites

    On October 22, 2020, in In re Hotze (No. 20-0819), the Texas Supreme Court denied the petition for writ of mandamus and motion for stay filed by the Harris County Republican Party and others to stop the county's drive-thru voting. Justice Devine dissented from the order, writing that county election officials possess only powers "granted in express words" or "necessarily or fairly implied in an express grant." The Texas Tribune reported that the court acted without an order or opinion and that the challenge concerned the county's 10 drive-thru polling locations.

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

  2. Oct 1, 2020 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by a court

    Abbott order limits mail-ballot drop-off to one site per county; Harris County had planned a dozen; federal judge blocks the order

    NPR reported on October 2, 2020 that Gov. Greg Abbott's order of October 1 limited each Texas county to a single mail-ballot drop-off location, and that Harris County had originally planned a dozen such sites; the county joined a federal lawsuit against the order. Houston Public Media reported on October 10, 2020 that U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman's ruling the previous night blocked the order, and that Attorney General Ken Paxton asked the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for an emergency stay of that ruling.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

2019

  1. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 4 fewer polling places in Angelina County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Angelina County had 31 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 27 in 2018, a change of -4 (-13%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Aransas County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Aransas County had 6 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 3 in 2018, a change of -3 (-50%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Archer County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Archer County had 11 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 8 in 2018, a change of -3 (-27%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Armstrong County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Armstrong County had 6 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 3 in 2018, a change of -3 (-50%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Austin County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Austin County had 18 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 16 in 2018, a change of -2 (-11%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in Bastrop County in 2016 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Bastrop County had 20 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 21 in 2016, a change of +1 (5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2016 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 7 fewer polling places in Bee County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Bee County had 17 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 10 in 2018, a change of -7 (-41%). The report lists the 2014 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Bell County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Bell County had 47 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 46 in 2018, a change of -1 (-2%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  9. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Borden County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Borden County had 7 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 6 in 2018, a change of -1 (-14%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  10. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 5 fewer polling places in Bosque County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Bosque County had 14 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 9 in 2018, a change of -5 (-36%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  11. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Bowie County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Bowie County had 35 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 32 in 2018, a change of -3 (-9%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  12. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 37 fewer polling places in Brazoria County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Brazoria County had 63 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 26 in 2018, a change of -37 (-59%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  13. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 11 fewer polling places in Brazos County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Brazos County had 36 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 25 in 2018, a change of -11 (-31%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  14. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Brewster County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Brewster County had 8 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 7 in 2018, a change of -1 (-13%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  15. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Brooks County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Brooks County had 9 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 6 in 2018, a change of -3 (-33%). The report lists the 2014 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  16. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Brown County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Brown County had 16 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 15 in 2018, a change of -1 (-6%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  17. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Burleson County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Burleson County had 14 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 13 in 2018, a change of -1 (-7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  18. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 13 fewer polling places in Caldwell County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Caldwell County had 25 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 12 in 2018, a change of -13 (-52%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  19. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 7 fewer polling places in Calhoun County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Calhoun County had 23 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 16 in 2018, a change of -7 (-30%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  20. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Callahan County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Callahan County had 7 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 4 in 2018, a change of -3 (-43%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  21. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 7 fewer polling places in Cameron County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Cameron County had 83 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 76 in 2018, a change of -7 (-8%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  22. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Cherokee County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Cherokee County had 25 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 23 in 2018, a change of -2 (-8%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  23. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Childress County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Childress County had 4 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 3 in 2018, a change of -1 (-25%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  24. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Cochran County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Cochran County had 5 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 3 in 2018, a change of -2 (-40%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  25. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Coke County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Coke County had 4 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 2 in 2018, a change of -2 (-50%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  26. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Coleman County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Coleman County had 5 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 4 in 2018, a change of -1 (-20%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  27. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 more polling places in Collin County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Collin County had 67 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 69 in 2018, a change of +2 (3%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  28. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in Collingsworth County in 2016 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Collingsworth County had 7 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 8 in 2016, a change of +1 (14%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2016 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  29. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Colorado County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Colorado County had 12 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 11 in 2018, a change of -1 (-8%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  30. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 more polling places in Comal County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Comal County had 22 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 24 in 2018, a change of +2 (9%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  31. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Comanche County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Comanche County had 14 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 11 in 2018, a change of -3 (-21%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  32. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 7 fewer polling places in Coryell County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Coryell County had 15 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 8 in 2018, a change of -7 (-47%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  33. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 more polling places in Cottle County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Cottle County had 2 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 4 in 2018, a change of +2 (100%). The report lists the 2014 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  34. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 74 fewer polling places in Dallas County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Dallas County had 485 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 411 in 2018, a change of -74 (-15%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  35. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 more polling places in Deaf Smith County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Deaf Smith County had 4 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 6 in 2018, a change of +2 (50%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  36. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Denton County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Denton County had 97 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 94 in 2018, a change of -3 (-3%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  37. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in DeWitt County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that DeWitt County had 8 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 7 in 2018, a change of -1 (-13%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  38. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Ector County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Ector County had 28 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 25 in 2018, a change of -3 (-11%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  39. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 6 fewer polling places in El Paso County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that El Paso County had 150 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 144 in 2018, a change of -6 (-4%). The report lists the 2014 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  40. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Ellis County in 2016 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Ellis County had 39 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 37 in 2016, a change of -2 (-5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2016 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  41. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Erath County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Erath County had 11 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 10 in 2018, a change of -1 (-9%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  42. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 6 fewer polling places in Fisher County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Fisher County had 10 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 4 in 2018, a change of -6 (-60%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  43. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 18 fewer polling places in Fort Bend County in 2016 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Fort Bend County had 101 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 83 in 2016, a change of -18 (-18%). The report lists the 2014 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2016 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  44. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Frio County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Frio County had 10 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 9 in 2018, a change of -1 (-10%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  45. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 10 fewer polling places in Galveston County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Galveston County had 45 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 35 in 2018, a change of -10 (-22%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  46. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 13 fewer polling places in Grayson County in 2016 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Grayson County had 36 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 23 in 2016, a change of -13 (-36%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2016 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  47. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Gregg County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Gregg County had 21 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 18 in 2018, a change of -3 (-14%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  48. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in Grimes County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Grimes County had 14 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 15 in 2018, a change of +1 (7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  49. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Guadalupe County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Guadalupe County had 35 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 34 in 2018, a change of -1 (-3%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  50. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Hamilton County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Hamilton County had 11 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 9 in 2018, a change of -2 (-18%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  51. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Hansford County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Hansford County had 8 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 7 in 2018, a change of -1 (-13%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  52. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 52 fewer polling places in Harris County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Harris County had 776 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 724 in 2018, a change of -52 (-7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  53. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Hemphill County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Hemphill County had 9 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 8 in 2018, a change of -1 (-11%). The report lists the 2014 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  54. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in Hockley County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Hockley County had 14 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 15 in 2018, a change of +1 (7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  55. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 5 fewer polling places in Hood County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Hood County had 15 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 10 in 2018, a change of -5 (-33%). The report lists the 2014 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  56. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 9 fewer polling places in Hopkins County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Hopkins County had 21 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 12 in 2018, a change of -9 (-43%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  57. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in Houston County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Houston County had 21 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 22 in 2018, a change of +1 (5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  58. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Howard County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Howard County had 6 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 5 in 2018, a change of -1 (-17%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  59. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Hunt County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Hunt County had 34 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 33 in 2018, a change of -1 (-3%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  60. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Irion County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Irion County had 2 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 1 in 2018, a change of -1 (-50%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  61. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Jack County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Jack County had 6 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 4 in 2018, a change of -2 (-33%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  62. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in Jasper County in 2016 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Jasper County had 20 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 21 in 2016, a change of +1 (5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2016 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  63. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 18 fewer polling places in Jefferson County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Jefferson County had 57 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 39 in 2018, a change of -18 (-32%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  64. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Johnson County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Johnson County had 31 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 28 in 2018, a change of -3 (-10%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  65. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Jones County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Jones County had 11 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 10 in 2018, a change of -1 (-9%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  66. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 more polling places in Karnes County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Karnes County had 13 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 15 in 2018, a change of +2 (15%). The report lists the 2014 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  67. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 7 fewer polling places in Kendall County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Kendall County had 18 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 11 in 2018, a change of -7 (-39%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  68. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Kent County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Kent County had 6 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 5 in 2018, a change of -1 (-17%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  69. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 5 more polling places in Kleberg County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Kleberg County had 12 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 17 in 2018, a change of +5 (42%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  70. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Knox County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Knox County had 6 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 3 in 2018, a change of -3 (-50%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  71. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 more polling places in La Salle County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that La Salle County had 4 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 6 in 2018, a change of +2 (50%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  72. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Lamar County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Lamar County had 33 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 32 in 2018, a change of -1 (-3%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  73. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Lamb County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Lamb County had 9 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 6 in 2018, a change of -3 (-33%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  74. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 7 fewer polling places in Lee County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Lee County had 15 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 8 in 2018, a change of -7 (-47%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  75. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Live Oak County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Live Oak County had 14 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 13 in 2018, a change of -1 (-7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  76. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Loving County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Loving County had 4 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 1 in 2018, a change of -3 (-75%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  77. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in Madison County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Madison County had 4 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 5 in 2018, a change of +1 (25%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  78. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Martin County in 2016 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Martin County had 3 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 2 in 2016, a change of -1 (-33%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2016 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  79. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Maverick County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Maverick County had 14 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 13 in 2018, a change of -1 (-7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  80. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in McCulloch County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that McCulloch County had 7 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 8 in 2018, a change of +1 (14%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  81. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 30 fewer polling places in McLennan County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that McLennan County had 59 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 29 in 2018, a change of -30 (-51%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  82. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 6 fewer polling places in Medina County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Medina County had 13 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 7 in 2018, a change of -6 (-46%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  83. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Milam County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Milam County had 11 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 8 in 2018, a change of -3 (-27%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  84. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 6 fewer polling places in Montague County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Montague County had 16 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 10 in 2018, a change of -6 (-38%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  85. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 8 more polling places in Montgomery County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Montgomery County had 86 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 94 in 2018, a change of +8 (9%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  86. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Morris County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Morris County had 8 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 6 in 2018, a change of -2 (-25%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  87. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 10 fewer polling places in Navarro County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Navarro County had 30 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 20 in 2018, a change of -10 (-33%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  88. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 6 fewer polling places in Newton County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Newton County had 22 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 16 in 2018, a change of -6 (-27%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  89. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 37 fewer polling places in Nueces County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Nueces County had 121 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 84 in 2018, a change of -37 (-31%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  90. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Oldham County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Oldham County had 7 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 4 in 2018, a change of -3 (-43%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  91. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Orange County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Orange County had 34 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 33 in 2018, a change of -1 (-3%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  92. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 4 fewer polling places in Palo Pinto County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Palo Pinto County had 17 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 13 in 2018, a change of -4 (-24%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  93. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Panola County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Panola County had 20 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 19 in 2018, a change of -1 (-5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  94. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Parker County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Parker County had 44 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 41 in 2018, a change of -3 (-7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  95. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 8 fewer polling places in Potter County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Potter County had 24 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 16 in 2018, a change of -8 (-33%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  96. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 9 fewer polling places in Randall County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Randall County had 22 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 13 in 2018, a change of -9 (-41%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  97. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Reeves County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Reeves County had 12 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 10 in 2018, a change of -2 (-17%). The report lists the 2014 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  98. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Robertson County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Robertson County had 14 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 13 in 2018, a change of -1 (-7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  99. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in Runnels County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Runnels County had 7 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 8 in 2018, a change of +1 (14%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  100. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 10 fewer polling places in Rusk County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Rusk County had 22 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 12 in 2018, a change of -10 (-45%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  101. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in San Jacinto County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that San Jacinto County had 11 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 10 in 2018, a change of -1 (-9%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  102. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 9 fewer polling places in San Patricio County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that San Patricio County had 17 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 8 in 2018, a change of -9 (-53%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  103. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in San Saba County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that San Saba County had 4 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 3 in 2018, a change of -1 (-25%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  104. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Schleicher County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Schleicher County had 4 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 3 in 2018, a change of -1 (-25%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  105. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Scurry County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Scurry County had 11 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 10 in 2018, a change of -1 (-9%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  106. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 14 fewer polling places in Smith County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Smith County had 48 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 34 in 2018, a change of -14 (-29%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  107. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 4 fewer polling places in Somervell County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Somervell County had 5 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 1 in 2018, a change of -4 (-80%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  108. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Starr County in 2018 than in 2016

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Starr County had 11 Election Day polling places in the 2016 general election and 10 in 2018, a change of -1 (-9%). The report lists the 2016 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  109. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Stephens County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Stephens County had 6 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 5 in 2018, a change of -1 (-17%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  110. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Stonewall County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Stonewall County had 4 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 1 in 2018, a change of -3 (-75%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  111. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Swisher County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Swisher County had 5 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 4 in 2018, a change of -1 (-20%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  112. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 27 fewer polling places in Tarrant County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Tarrant County had 365 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 338 in 2018, a change of -27 (-7%). The report lists the 2014 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  113. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 14 fewer polling places in Taylor County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Taylor County had 34 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 20 in 2018, a change of -14 (-41%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  114. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Terrell County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Terrell County had 2 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 1 in 2018, a change of -1 (-50%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  115. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Terry County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Terry County had 7 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 6 in 2018, a change of -1 (-14%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  116. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Throckmorton County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Throckmorton County had 5 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 4 in 2018, a change of -1 (-20%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  117. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 7 fewer polling places in Tom Green County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Tom Green County had 26 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 19 in 2018, a change of -7 (-27%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  118. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 67 fewer polling places in Travis County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Travis County had 210 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 143 in 2018, a change of -67 (-32%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  119. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Val Verde County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Val Verde County had 17 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 14 in 2018, a change of -3 (-18%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  120. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 9 more polling places in Webb County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Webb County had 60 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 69 in 2018, a change of +9 (15%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  121. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 4 fewer polling places in Wharton County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Wharton County had 12 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 8 in 2018, a change of -4 (-33%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  122. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 8 fewer polling places in Wichita County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Wichita County had 34 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 26 in 2018, a change of -8 (-24%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  123. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Wilbarger County in 2016 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Wilbarger County had 6 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 4 in 2016, a change of -2 (-33%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2016 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  124. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Willacy County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Willacy County had 11 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 10 in 2018, a change of -1 (-9%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  125. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 27 fewer polling places in Williamson County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Williamson County had 86 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 59 in 2018, a change of -27 (-31%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  126. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in Wise County in 2016 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Wise County had 21 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 22 in 2016, a change of +1 (5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2016 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  127. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 4 fewer polling places in Young County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Young County had 9 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 5 in 2018, a change of -4 (-44%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  128. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Zavala County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Zavala County had 6 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 4 in 2018, a change of -2 (-33%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

2006

  1. May 5, 2006 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to cutting polling places from 84 to 12 for a Harris and Montgomery County college district election

    In a letter of May 5, 2006, the Justice Department addressed the North Harris Montgomery Community College District's plan to hold its May 13, 2006 bond and tax election separately from 11 school districts, reducing polling places from 84 to 12 and early voting locations. The letter notes the 12 sites would serve over 540,000 registered voters and states that, on behalf of the Attorney General, it was interposing an objection.

    Counties: Harris County, Montgomery County

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

1994

  1. Apr 18, 1994 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Marion County: Polling place change

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated April 18, 1994, to Marion County. The list describes the change as "Polling place change." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1984

  1. Apr 2, 1984 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Wilmer-Hutchins Independent School District (Dallas County): Four polling place and absentee voting location changes

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated April 2, 1984, to Wilmer-Hutchins Independent School District (Dallas County). The list describes the change as "Four polling place and absentee voting location changes." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1981

  1. Jun 5, 1981 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Burleson County Hospital District (Burleson County): Reduction of polling places from thirteen to one

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated June 5, 1981, to Burleson County Hospital District (Burleson County). The list describes the change as "Reduction of polling places from thirteen to one." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1980

  1. Nov 4, 1980 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Wilson County: Polling place

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated November 4, 1980, to Wilson County. The list describes the change as "Polling place." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1979

  1. Dec 3, 1979 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Taylor (Williamson County): Polling place

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated December 3, 1979, to Taylor (Williamson County). The list describes the change as "Polling place." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Aug 17, 1979 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in San Antonio (Bexar County): Polling place

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated August 17, 1979, to San Antonio (Bexar County). The list describes the change as "Polling place." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 3-24-80." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1978

  1. Mar 24, 1978 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Southwest Texas Junior College District (Uvalde and Zavala Counties): Polling place

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated March 24, 1978, to Southwest Texas Junior College District (Uvalde and Zavala Counties). The list describes the change as "Polling place." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Uvalde County, Zavala County

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Mar 1, 1978 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Harris County: Polling place

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated March 1, 1978, to Harris County. The list describes the change as "Polling place." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1977

  1. May 2, 1977 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Fort Bend County: Polling places

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated May 2, 1977, to Fort Bend County. The list describes the change as "Polling places." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Mar 25, 1977 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Raymondville Independent School District (Willacy County): Polling place

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated March 25, 1977, to Raymondville Independent School District (Willacy County). The list describes the change as "Polling place." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

Nationwide

2026

  1. Oct 20, 2026 National Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Justice Department begins notifying counties it wants to monitor on Election Day 2026

    NPR reported on October 21, 2026 that the Justice Department began notifying counties it wants to monitor on Election Day starting Tuesday, October 20. NPR confirmed notices to Adams County, Colorado; seven counties in Texas; King County, Washington; Miami-Dade County, Florida; and Hennepin and Ramsey counties in Minnesota. NPR reports that state officials were at first not notified at the same time as counties, and that a department spokesperson said it prioritizes places with competitive elections and would monitor Adams County because it is covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act. Colorado's Secretary of State's office told NPR it was considering how to respond, since state rules require observers to have its permission unless a court orders otherwise.

    Related: Justice Department tells Marion County it will send election monitors on November 3; Lake County also named · Justice Department plans election monitors in Bibb, Chatham, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties · Washington County Election Commission votes to keep Justice Department monitors out of polling places · Justice Department says it will send 1,000 election monitors across all 50 states

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

  2. October 2026 National Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Justice Department says it will send 1,000 election monitors across all 50 states

    The Alaska Beacon (States Newsroom) reported on October 29, 2026 that the Justice Department announced that week that it plans to deploy 1,000 federal monitors across all 50 states for the November 3, 2026 election, and that a department spokesperson said the full list of monitored locations will not be disclosed until Election Day. The report says that in the 2022 midterm elections the department sent monitors to 64 jurisdictions in 24 states.

    Related: Justice Department begins notifying counties it wants to monitor on Election Day 2026

    Source last checked Oct 31, 2026

  3. Sep 18, 2026 National Polling places and drop boxes Pending

    Civil rights and labor groups sue over possible federal immigration agents near polling places

    On September 18, 2026, a coalition of nine civil rights and union groups sued in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to prevent the deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to polling locations in November. States Newsroom reported it as the second such suit that month. The groups argue the policy violates the federal law that bars "armed men" at election sites and the Voting Rights Act's bar on intimidation. A Justice Department spokesperson said: "The DOJ has never said it would send federal law enforcement to polling locations." A Homeland Security spokesperson said ICE was not planning operations that targeted polling locations. No ruling is recorded here.

    Related: Latino and voting groups and the City of Denver sue over armed immigration agents at polling places · Arlington County sues to keep armed federal agents away from its polling places

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

  4. Sep 10, 2026 National Polling places and drop boxes Pending

    Latino and voting groups and the City of Denver sue over armed immigration agents at polling places

    On September 10, 2026, the League of United Latin American Citizens, Common Cause, Common Cause Education Fund, UnidosUS and the City and County of Denver, Colorado filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (No. 1:26-cv-03157) against the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and their leaders. The complaint alleges that the Homeland Security Secretary's statements of September 1, 2026 set a policy of authorizing armed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to go to polling places, which the plaintiffs say violates 18 U.S.C. § 592, the law that bars federal officials from keeping "any troops or armed men at any place where a general or special election is held" except to repel armed enemies of the United States. No ruling is recorded in this entry.

    Related: Civil rights and labor groups sue over possible federal immigration agents near polling places

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

2025

  1. Oct 24, 2025 National Polling places and drop boxes In effect

    Justice Department announces it will monitor polling sites in six California and New Jersey counties

    On October 24, 2025, the Justice Department announced that it would monitor polling sites ahead of the November 4, 2025 general election in six jurisdictions: Passaic County, New Jersey, and Kern, Riverside, Fresno, Orange and Los Angeles counties, California. The release says the Civil Rights Division would deploy personnel who would coordinate with U.S. Attorney's Offices.

    Source last checked Oct 29, 2026

2021

  1. Feb 10, 2021 National Polling places and drop boxes In effect

    Election Assistance Commission adopts Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 2.0

    The Election Assistance Commission says that on February 10, 2021 its commissioners unanimously adopted version 2.0 of the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines, the specifications against which voting systems are tested. The EAC says it stopped using versions 1.0 and 1.1 to certify voting systems as of November 16, 2023, and that previously certified systems are not decertified by that change.

    Related: Help America Vote Act of 2002 becomes law

    Source last checked Oct 29, 2026

2017

  1. Jan 6, 2017 National Polling places and drop boxes In effect

    Homeland Security designates election infrastructure as critical infrastructure

    On January 6, 2017, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said he had determined "that election infrastructure in this country should be designated as a subsector of the existing Government Facilities critical infrastructure sector." The statement defines election infrastructure as including "storage facilities, polling places, and centralized vote tabulations locations" and voter registration databases and voting machines.

    Source last checked Oct 29, 2026

1984

  1. Sep 28, 1984 National Polling places and drop boxes Enacted

    Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act becomes law

    Public Law 98-435, dated September 28, 1984, is titled "To improve access for handicapped and elderly individuals to registration facilities and polling places for Federal elections."

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

How this timeline is built

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When a later event changes an earlier one, such as a law later struck down, both entries are listed and point to each other. This page does not predict outcomes or say which party a change helps. U.S. House maps for 2026 · How people voted in past elections, by county · Back to the 2026 voting center.