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News Analysis · October 29, 2026

Texas GOP Files Lawsuit to Block Election Certification

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By Radical Reading Room Newsroom · Published · From the October 29, 2026 edition

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A Texas Republican group has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the certification of the state’s upcoming election results, citing concerns over election integrity. Daniel Rogers, chairman of the Potter County Republican Party, led the legal action, asserting that voting machines contain components made in China that could be manipulated. The lawsuit alleges that artificial intelligence or 'malicious actors' might interfere with results, and demands a full hand-count of every ballot before certification.

Rogers previously made claims in 2025 about 17 counties having more votes than registered voters in 2020, a claim with no supporting evidence. This assertion echoes false claims made by Heather Honey, a former election denier who now holds senior roles in U.S. federal agencies.

The lawsuit was filed days before the pivotal midterm elections, with polling indicating Democrat James Talarico narrowly leads Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race. The Talarico and Paxton campaigns have not responded to requests for comment.

The legal challenge does not specify if it targets only certain counties or all of Texas, and no official has confirmed the validity of the claims made.

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