MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — The Republican Party of McLennan County has lodged a formal complaint against Beto O'Rourke Wednesday, saying he and his campaign violated a Texas Election Code.
According to a news release from the party, the Democratic governor candidate held a rally within 500 feet of the voting center at Waco Multipurpose Facility on Elm Avenue. During the rally, they allege he was using a microphone and amplifier that could be heard at the voting center, according to a statement by the party.
As a result, O'Rourke violated Section 61.004 of the Texas Election Code, which is a Class C Misdemeanor, the news release said. It states "no amplification devices may be used within 1,000 feet of a voting center during voting hours," per the news release.
The complaint was formed with the McLennan County Election Commissioner Jared Goldsmith and McLennan County Judge Scott Felton.
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