A federal judge has thwarted an attempt by Texas Republicans to throw out nearly 127,000 drive-thru votes already cast in Harris County. The 10 drive-thru polling sites were set up to help Texans vote safely amid the pandemic. The Republican plaintiffs are appealing the decision. Following the ruling, Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins announced late Monday nine of the 10 polling drive-thru places would be closed today in order to protect votes from any potential future challenges, after the judge in the case said Election Day polling places must be inside buildings. Most of the drive-thru sites were inside tents.