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Elections in Texas are overseen by Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, who serves as the chief election officer of the state. The Secretary of State’s office provides guidance and support to county election officials, enforces election laws, and certifies election results.
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Votebeat: Abbott says a million names have been deleted from Texas voter rolls. What does that number mean?
Julian Salinas II and Natalia Contreras of Votebeat report on the removal of a million names from Texas voter rolls. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday that the state…
August 28, 2024
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Votebeat: Harris County’s elections were flawed, but new officials made improvements, state says
Natalia Contreras of Votebeat reports on Harris County elections and the improvements officials have made. The Secretary of State’s Office will again assign state inspectors to observe the handling and…
August 26, 2024
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Texas Tribune: Texas Rangers find no evidence of efforts to sway 2022 election results in Harris County
Joshua Fetcher of the Texas Tribune reports on the investigation of Harris County’s 2022 election. Investigators with the Texas Rangers and the Harris County District Attorney’s office found no evidence…
August 14, 2024
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Votebeat: Harris County Order for New Election Hinged on Paperwork Errors
Natalia Contreras from Votebeat reports that the Order for new Harris County vote raises pressure on election officials to get things right: A judge’s decision to order a new election…
May 23, 2024