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Local Texas election officials await appointment of new secretary of state as midterm preparations ramp up
County election officials are preparing for the November vote as the state system handles more than 18 million registration records, officials said.
- Last week, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced she will step down effective July 17, requiring Governor Greg Abbott to appoint a successor for the state's top election post.
- With the November midterm election approaching, Nelson's unexpected departure has sparked concerns among voting rights advocates and officials that the leadership transition could complicate election administration.
- Policy director Emily Eby French of Common Cause Texas fears a return to instability, though American University professor Joshua Ferrer said the change "shouldn't have any noticeable impact" on running free and fair elections.
- Ultimately, local officials in each of the state's 254 counties manage voting operations, navigating technical challenges with the statewide TEAM system supporting more than 18 million voter registration records.
- Kaufman County elections administrator Tandi Smith described the transition uncertainty as "scary," urging the incoming secretary to prioritize funding and resources for secure voter facilities.
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Local Texas election officials await appointment of new secretary of state as midterm preparations ramp up
After Jane Nelson’s unexpected resignation, local election leaders worry her successor could complicate midterm election administration. Gov. Greg Abbott hasn’t yet named a replacement.
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