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Harris County implementing 24-hour polling locations for early voting - DefenderNetwork.com

Harris County is working to ensure all voters have the opportunity to get to the polls by implementing several new ways of casting ballots. On Friday, the county announced its new plans to open seven individual 24-hour polling locations for one day. NRG Arena, Kashmere Gardens Multi-Service Center, McGovern Texas Medical Center Commons, East Harris […]

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