Johnson joined county leaders calling on commissioners to reject a plan that would cut polling locations by 45% ahead of the midterms
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Democratic Attorney General nominee Nathan Johnson joined Tarrant County advocates outside the Commissioners Court to call on the county to abandon a proposal cutting 140 polling locations across the county ahead of the midterms.
To view Sen. Nathan Johnson’s remarks, click here.
Tarrant County currently has 316 voting locations. Republicans on the county commission are moving to cut that number by 45 percent, down to 176. Johnson argues the reduction would make it harder for Tarrant County residents to cast a ballot, regardless of party, income, or race.
“I doubt that this is really about efficiency. I doubt that this is really about staffing. So what is it really about? Is it about the fact that Tarrant County is drifting Democrat? Are they worried that if everybody can get out and vote—even in Republican areas—they’re going to reject the MAGA nonsense that’s sitting on this commissioners court? That is running statewide up and down the ballot? That is running in local elections? I think they’re worried that people will actually vote,” said Johnson.
Johnson was joined at the rally by Vikki Goodwin, State Representative (HD-47) and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor; former State Representative Lon Burnam (HD-90); Fort Worth Tarrant County NAACP President Estella William; and LULAC Council President Alberto Govea.
The rally follows record turnout for Democrats in the March primary across Tarrant County and the state.
“If they go through with this ridiculous plan, let’s make sure there are long lines. Let’s make sure everyone does vote anyway,” said Johnson.
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