Joint Primary Voting News Today

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth said the political party leaders’ agreement to a joint primary saved the county from a disastrous shortage of voting equipment on Election Day.

On Thursday's show: Harris County election officials held tests on this week to prepare for the March primary election. We learn what that entails and discuss the dynamics of the county's first-ever joint primary this year.

Republican Party Chair Cindy Siegel explained her reversal of her previous opposition as regrettable but necessary to comply with a state law passed last year, Senate Bill 924.

Democrats argue a joint, rather than the traditional shared, primary would save the county critical resources. Republicans are skeptical.