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School-Bond Opposition Dilution

Robert Timothy Reagan, Margaret S. Williams, Marie Leary, Catherine R. Borden, Jessica L. Snowden, Patricia D. Breen, Jason A. Cantone
August 25, 2023

Duke v. Lawson (Charles Everingham IV, E.D. Tex. 2:11-cv-246)
Voters opposing a school bond filed a federal complaint to enjoin the opening of school facilities for early voting. A magistrate judge denied the plaintiffs immediate relief, so the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the case.
Subject: Voting procedures. Topics: Poll locations; early voting.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.

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Tags:
Election Litigation | Early Voting | Poll Location | Voting Procedures | Emergency Proceedings | U.S. District Courts | E.D. Tex.