Tarrant County trims Election Day polling sites by 30%, drawing voter access backlash

Tarrant County commissioners approved about a 30% cut in Election Day polling locations for the November midterms, shrinking sites from 316 to 224 and early-voting locations from 50 to 47. The decision, framed by supporters as a budget measure, drew sharp criticism from voters and Democrats who call the move a deliberate barrier that could depress turnout—especially among students, low-income residents, and minority communities—in a county that has become a key battleground amid upcoming statewide races.