Bedford voters ran into some frustrating technical glitches with voting machines this past weekend. It’s a good reminder to double-check your polling location and status before you head out to cast your ballot.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
Elections cost the city approximately $20,000, which some council members argue is wasted on non-serious candidates.
Incumbents and the city budget may benefit from reduced election costs and fewer last-minute challengers.
Residents who want to run for office without existing political networks or funds may be discouraged.
The council is weighing whether to make it harder to run for office by requiring signatures or fees. The goal is to save money and ensure candidates are serious, but critics worry it will stop regular people from running.
Voters in the Tarrant County city of Bedford experienced some issues at the polls on Saturday.The city reported issues with some of the voting machines at the Pat May Center at 1 p.m. on Saturday. The city told voters on social media that they can vo...
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