Houston / Harris CountyPoll Watchers Needed The John Cornyn for Senate and Texans for Rick Perry Campaigns are in need of volunteer poll watchers. Poll watchers are allowed in polling places, under certain restrictions, in order to help ensure fair, open and honest elections. There is a real need for this effort. The Houston Chronicle reported that over 2,000 illegal votes were cast in the 2001 Houston mayoral election and run-off. A Poll Watcher: 1) must be present at the polling site on Election Day (11/5/02) at 6:45 am. before it opens.2) must bring a Certificate...