Allen West Switches to Countywide Voting for Dallas Runoff

0:00On March 18, Dallas County Republican Party chairman Alan West announced he will switch back to countywide voting for the upcoming primary runoff on May 26th. This reverses the precinct-based system used in the party's March 3rd primary, which he called a success, but too risky to repeat. West released a statement Tuesday explaining that the change protects voters from confusion during a busy election season. With municipal elections and early voting for the runoff set from late April through May, all using countywide centers sticking to precincts just for. One day could cause major disruptions. The March primary grabbed statewide attention when Republicans broke from tradition, forcing both parties into precinct voting under Texas law. That led to some confusion and legal fights, even though West first praised how voters adapted. Now West is a men in the contract for a non-joined countywide runoff, learning from the experience to improve future elections like those in March, 2028.

1:00He welcomes challengers if anyone disagrees with his call. This move lines up Dallas County, with most Texas areas for the runoff, which will pick nominees for key local races heading to the November ballot. Voters can expect flexibility at any open polling site.