Bay Area Houston

Leave it to the law and order guy, Scott Bowen.

Kudos to the campaign volunteers of Robert Mitchell for conducting themselves in a lawful manner at the early voting site of the Clear Lake Library. Bowen on the other hand does what he does best, push the envelope of lawful conduct and being a dick about everything.

There have been a number of complaints about Bowen and a couple of other republican candidates concerning harassment of voters, campaigning too close to the polls, and impeding traffic in the parking lot. The police were called out over the weekend to remind them of the laws governing the polling locations in Harris County. But that didn’t stop Bowen from continuing being a dick after they left the area.

As I pointed out in the past there are things you Cannot do at the polls. You can’t campaign within 100 ft of the doors. You can’t harass voters. You can’t yell at them. You can’t use a sound amplifier within 1000 ft. The presiding judge has the authority to take action if they believe candidates or supporters are violating the rules of the polls. They have a considerable amount of power and could call the Constables if necessary. (The constables are on the other side of the parking lot.) There really isn’t a reason to be acting like a dick in the parking lot of the polls. It doesn’t make sense, it makes enemies. No one wants to be harassed or yelled at or having signs waved in their face. That is just plain rude.

BTW Statistically, hanging out at the polling location doesn’t increase your vote totals. It is as ineffective as robo calls. If you are being harassed at the polls call the following number and lodge a complaint or ask to speak to the Presiding Judge. 713-755-6965. If it is a serious violation call the Constables at 281-488-4040.

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