Tarrant County Faces Voter Integrity Crisis Amid Election Concerns
Tarrant County, a key site of 2020 election controversy, faces criticism for failing to enforce federal voter laws.
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Tarrant County, Texas, has come under scrutiny for its failure to enforce federal voter laws, despite its role in a 2020 election controversy. The county, previously overseen by Heider Garcia, a Venezuelan executive linked to election machine companies, is now facing accusations of lacking basic compliance with voter integrity standards.
2020 Election Shift and Voter Registration Concerns
The 2020 election saw Tarrant County, a traditionally Republican stronghold, shift to blue, sparking debates over the legitimacy of the results. Critics argue that the sudden change was fueled by factors such as a surge in voter registrations, with nearly 3 million new registrations in Texas between 2022 and 2024. Additionally, Texas does not verify all voters’ citizenship, relying on self-declaration, which has raised concerns about the accuracy of voter rolls.
Heider Garcia and Election Machine Controversies
Heider Garcia, a former executive at Smartmatic and Hart InterCivic, oversaw election machines in 90 Texas counties, including Tarrant County. His tenure was marked by controversy, as officials in the Philippines accused him and his machines of fraudulent activity. Garcia later served in California and multiple Texas counties, including Tarrant, before resigning amid allegations of poor performance and lack of transparency.
Tarrant County Elections stated, "We do not have a way to track voting activity," which violates federal and state voting laws. Federal law requires removal of voters who fail to return an address confirmation notice and then fail to vote in the subsequent two elections. Tarrant County Elections stated they do not track this mandatory voting record.
According to Integrity First Alliance President Shiloh Marx, Tarrant County’s policies fail to meet the requirements set by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. Section 8 of the law states that voters cannot be removed from rolls unless they have not voted in two consecutive federal elections. Marx argues that Tarrant County is not adhering to these standards, undermining the integrity of the voting process.
While there is no conclusive evidence of election fraud, the vulnerabilities in the system have led to calls for major reforms. Critics warn that without significant changes, the current setup could jeopardize the ability of Republicans to win national elections. The Save America Act is presented as a potential solution to these systemic issues.
Source: PJ Media
