Texas Judge Rules Against GOP Petition To Throw Out Drive-Thru Votes

A federal court hearing was held to address a Republican effort to discard nearly 127,000 drive-through votes in Texas. Republicans claimed the voting method lacked legal permission, while Democrats argued it would cause confusion close to the election. Judge Andrew Hannon dismissed the challenge, citing no harm to the GOP and questioning the timing of the lawsuit. Drive-through voting was introduced in Harris County as a pandemic safety measure. The Texas Democratic Party criticized the lawsuit, emphasizing voters' rights. Nationwide, over 95 million people have voted, with early voting ongoing in many states.

What was the main argument of the Republicans regarding drive-through voting in Texas?

• It was a new method introduced by Democrats.

• It was more convenient for voters.

• Texas law does not explicitly permit it.

• It was a safety measure due to the pandemic.

Why did the Democrats argue against the Republican challenge to drive-through voting?

• It was cheaper than traditional voting.

• It was a more secure voting method.

• It was a long-standing tradition in Texas.

• It would cause confusion close to the election.

What was the federal judge's reason for rejecting the GOP challenge?

• The judge was a Democrat.

• The challenge was filed too early.

• The drive-through votes were already counted.

• The Republicans did not show how they would be harmed.

What was the Texas Democratic Party's stance on the lawsuit?

• They found the lawsuit shameful.

• They supported the lawsuit.

• They wanted to delay the lawsuit.

• They were indifferent to the lawsuit.

How many people had already voted nationwide by the time of this report?

• Over 75 million

• Over 120 million

• Over 95 million

• Over 50 million