Harris County, home to Houston, has been dealing with election issues such as long lines and ballot shortages. Governor Abbott has expressed concern over rushing a special election in the county, which has 5 million residents, mostly Latino and Black. Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee criticized the delay, stating that leaving nearly 800,000 people without representation in Congress for most of the year is unacceptable. Menefee and Democratic U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries threatened to sue Abbott over the delay. Despite the controversy, Teneshia Hudspeth, the chief elections officer in Harris County, stated that the county was prepared to hold the election. In 2023, Abbott signed a bill transferring the responsibility of elections in Harris County to local officials, including Hudspeth, who has successfully conducted eight elections since then. The special election was triggered by the death of former Houston Mayor Turner, who died shortly after beginning his first term in Congress. The situation in Harris County highlights the importance of safe and secure elections for the state of Texas, with the need to ensure proper representation for its diverse population.
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