Altered image leads to calls of racism in Harris County Pct. 4 primary race

On Monday morning, the runoff race in Harris County’s Precinct 4 heated up less than 24 hours before the opening of the polls with claims of racism.

“In 2022, we do not tolerate discrimination and racism in Democratic politics,” said candidate Ben Chou.

“The most obvious differences you will see are my eyes... how they clearly changed the shape of my eyes. You will see the change to my mouth, my lips,” said Chou, in reference to identifiable changes. “I think an argument can be made on both sides that this is criminal and not criminal activity,” said Mark Jones, a Rice University Political Science Professor.“Ben Chou’s image was clearly altered by the Briones campaign to make it look negative,” Jones said.

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