All In with Chris Hayes MS NOW's special 'We The People' primary coverage of elections in Texas and North Carolina
Mar 4, 2026
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Paul Adams
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Rosa Flores
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Evan Smith
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Symone Sanders-Townsend
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Chris Hayes
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Ali Velshi
Paul Adams, Dallas County elections administrator, explains county operations and court-driven counting changes. Rosa Flores reports voter confusion and precinct-level chaos in Dallas. Evan Smith, Texas politics veteran, breaks down statewide dynamics. Simone Sanders Townsend offers on-the-ground party and admin analysis. Chris Hayes and Ali Velshi add political perspective and statistical context as returns and legal fights unfold.
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Texas Supreme Court Paused Dallas Vote Extension
- The Texas Supreme Court temporarily stayed a Dallas judge's order to extend voting, instructing that votes by people not in line at 7 p.m. be separated.
- That ruling followed countywide voting confusion after Dallas Republicans refused a joint election, forcing precinct-only voting and turnout chaos.
Early Vote Dominates Texas Returns
- Most reported Texas returns were overwhelmingly early in-person votes, leaving little same-day vote tallied across big counties.
- Ali Velshi noted 50–96% of counted ballots were early votes, so roughly 40% of today's election-day votes remained unreported.
Have Candidates Jointly Demand Every Vote Count
- Candidates should publicly unite around a single principle that every legitimately cast vote must be counted.
- Symone Sanders-Townsend and Chris Hayes urged Crockett and Tallarico to appear together and make a coordinated statement to calm voters.