Live updates: Polls have closed as vote counting begins for primary runoff races this Election Day

Fort Bend County officials, including county judge Daniel Wong, said a technical glitch that prevented people from voting has been resolved.

According to officials, the glitch stemmed from a clerical issue with the county's voter registration computing system, which was resolved with an update to the system.

Wong said that while some Fort Bend County voters were able to vote with no issue, anyone who could not was able to receive a provisional ballot. Wong added that provisional ballots remain available for anyone who experienced difficulty.

Officials said this issue does not impact the integrity of the voting process, explaining that this was limited to just the check-in process.

Wong said that he does not have the authority to extend voting hours and polling locations, adding that both the Republican Party Chair and the Democratic Party Chair must make the request. The Republican Party Chair, who spoke after Wong, said that he supports extending the hours.

The Fort Bend Elections Administrator was asked about the Democratic response, who stated that he had been in touch with the Democratic Party Chair, adding that they supported extending voting hours, but were waiting on guidance from the Secretary of State's office. ABC13 has not confirmed this from Fort Bend County Democrats. For now, polling locations are expected to close at 7 p.m.

Candidate for Fort Bend County Judge, Dexter McCoy, released a statement following reports of technical issues happening at polling locations across the county.

"We are aware of ongoing issues affecting voting across Fort Bend County, and the County Elections Administration is working to resolve them as quickly as possible," said Precinct 4 Commissioner Dexter McCoy. "Right now, the most important message our community needs to have is this: If you are legally registered to vote, you should not let these issues get in the way. Go to your nearest voting location and cast your ballot, even if it needs to be a provisional ballot. Every eligible voter deserves to have their voice heard, and no voter should walk away believing their vote does not matter. Fort Bend County is stronger when people participate, and I want voters to know this: your vote is your voice, and your voice still matters. Do not give up. Stay in line, ask questions if you need help, and make sure your ballot is cast."

As Fort Bend County voters continue to report issues at polling locations, including voters being turned away, U.S. Rep. Al Green advises voters to use provisional ballots.

"If people are willing, they can stay and vote with a provisional ballot, but that does take some time, and you have to be patient; your vote will be counted if you can vote provisionally. So please stay so you can get your vote counted. We can also ask people to come back later on in the event there is an extension in the time to vote," Green said.

ABC13 spoke with Fort Bend County voters, who expressed frustration with the technical issues happening at voting locations.

"She ran my license and my number, she said that it didn't go through. She said we had to wait about 15 to 20 minutes to vote. We've probably been here for over an hour, and we are still getting the same information. We can't vote because of the system being updated," Fort Bend County voter Judy Ned told ABC13.

As Texans were heading to the polls to cast their ballots in this year's primary runoff elections, ABC13 has received several calls about issues with Fort Bend County polling locations.

On Tuesday afternoon, Congressman Christian Menefee shared the following statement regarding the issues at the Fort Bend County polls.

"To every voter in Fort Bend County: please still go vote. Officials are working to fix this as quickly as possible. In the meantime, eligible voters may cast a provisional ballot. Your vote matters, and we want you to cast it," Congressman Christian Menefee said. "Fort Bend County officials must do what is necessary to extend poll hours tonight. Voters should not lose a single minute of their right to vote because of a technical failure outside of their control. The right to vote is too important to shortchange anyone."

Eyewitness News has reached out to Fort Bend County officials about problems with voting locating, but has not received comment.