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First look at the new Harris County election hub

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Updated  November 1, 2024 8:19pm CDT
2024 Election
FOX 26 Houston

Checking out the Harris County rally site

FOX 26 Anchor Anthony Antoine has a look at what's going to be happening on Election Day in Harris County.

The Brief

    • Harris County has opened a new state-of-the-art election hub to ensure fairness and accuracy as Election Day nears.
    • The hub features a call center staffed by over 200 workers to assist voters on Election Day and will serve as the central point for counting all types of ballots, including mail-ins.
    • Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth has highlighted the hub's security measures, including surveillance cameras, and its scalability, ensuring it can meet the county's growing needs.

HARRIS, County - As we edge closer to Election Day, a number of Harris County residents have expressed concerns pertaining to the fairness, accuracy, and legitimacy of the electoral process.

In previous years, Election Day in Harris County has been fraught with challenges. This time around, however, ahead of the pivotal 2024 elections, the county has taken significant steps to fortify its election preparations.

Anthony Antonie, a local, recently toured the new state-of-the-art election hub designed to be the epicenter for vote collection and counting within the county. This establishment is a major part of the county's strategy to handle a potentially busy election period.

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Furthermore, the new center features a dedicated call center, with a capacity to house over 200 workers who will be on hand to respond to any inquiries posed by voters on Election Day. Importantly, ballots from diverse sources, including those sent through mail, will converge at this center to be tallied.

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Teneshia Hudspeth, the Harris County Clerk and Chief Election Official, has assured the public that the new facility is not only equipped with the necessary technology and cameras for heightened security but also boasts ample space to accommodate and adapt to the growing demands of Harris County's electorate. These measures stand to instill a greater confidence in ballot processing and overall election transparency.