Crystal Mason, a Fort Worth resident and voting rights activist, has been actively organizing voter outreach efforts in Tarrant County, Texas, ahead of the November election. After her conviction for voting while on supervised release was overturned, she has focused on ensuring that voters, particularly in minority communities, are aware of their rights and have access to polling places. The recent reduction of polling locations by the Republican-led county commission has raised concerns about voter access. Local Democratic leaders are hopeful about making gains in this pivotal battleground county.
Key facts
- Crystal Mason was sentenced for voting while on supervised release in 2016.
- Her conviction was overturned in September 2024.
- Tarrant County cut 92 Election Day voting sites, affecting minority communities.
- Democrats aim to win countywide races in Tarrant County this year.
- Mason leads a voting rights group focused on increasing voter participation.
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