March 2026 Primary Election poll pad failures

As El Paso County Republican Party Chair, criticized the poll pad failure, questioned the validity of logic and accuracy testing, and demanded accountability for voter disenfranchisement.

Spoke as an election judge with 21 years of experience, stating the disruption lasted 6.5 hours, caused voters to be turned away, and caused judges to quit.

Stated that election integrity and transparency are foundational, and argued that the failures harmed candidates and voters who lost their right to vote.

As El Paso County Democratic Party Chair, thanked vendors for explaining the issue but emphasized the need for strict safeguards to protect voter trust and prevent future failures.

Argued that vendor excuses and token service offers are unacceptable given the widespread voter frustration and long lines during the primary.