WFAA obtained Heider Garcia's resignation letter, which points to political pressure from Republican county Judge Tim O’Hare as the reason behind leaving the post.
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — A familiar face is joining the Dallas County Elections Commission as its new administrator., a longtime election official who recently resigned as elections commissioner in Tarrant County has been appointed in Dallas.
The commission met on Oct. 18 and after interviewing and vetting two candidates, including Garcia, they decided to vote for him.
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