Dallas County Extends Voting Hours After Controversy

Reps. Crockett and Allred address the decision at a press conference.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and former Congressman Colin Allred held a press conference on Tuesday evening after a Dallas County judge extended voting hours in response to reports of technical issues at some polling locations earlier in the day.

Why it matters

The extension of voting hours is an important development that aims to ensure all eligible voters in Dallas County have the opportunity to cast their ballots, following concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement due to technical problems at polling sites.

The details

The Dallas County judge's decision to extend voting hours came after reports of long lines and technical issues at some polling locations earlier in the day, which threatened to prevent some voters from being able to cast their ballots before the originally scheduled closing time.

  • Voting hours were extended on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Jasmine Crockett

U.S. Representative for Texas's 30th congressional district.

Colin Allred

Former U.S. Representative for Texas's 32nd congressional district.

Dallas County

A county in the U.S. state of Texas, home to the city of Dallas.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The extended voting hours will allow all eligible Dallas County residents the opportunity to cast their ballots.

The takeaway

This decision by the Dallas County judge highlights the importance of ensuring accessible and equitable voting for all citizens, even in the face of unexpected technical challenges at polling locations.