Federal judge pauses Texas GOP effort to close primary elections
A federal judge on Friday paused a bid by Texas Republicans to close the state's primary elections to only voters registered with the party.
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steven Ardary, as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News · · 1 min read
A federal judge on Friday paused a bid by Texas Republicans to close the state's primary elections to only voters registered with the party.

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