HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — For the first time in Harris County history, Republican and Democrat voters will cast ballots using the same equipment at the same polling sites for the Primary Election, according to County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth.
"I commend the chairs of each party and their executive committees for their due diligence in arriving at an accord that addresses the challenges presented by new legislation and best serves Republican and Democratic primary voters," Hudspeth said.
The clerk cited a new state law, SB 924, as a reason for holding the joint primary.
"For Democratic and Republican primary voters, this year's joint aspect of the Election Day voting process will be familiar," Hudspeth said. "It is the same Election Day voting process used when voting in a November election."
The Texas Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, March 5.
In addition to the joint election being approved by the county chairs of the Democratic and Republican parties and the county elections officer, the Harris County Commissioners Court must also approve of the agreement in a resolution.
