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Error leads to backlog of tens of thousands of voter registration applications in Texas
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Texas officials discovered an error in the Department of Public Safety’s system that delayed tens of thousands of voter registration applications, which were sent to county election officials this week for processing ahead of the midterms.
- Large counties like Bexar and Travis received over 45,000 and 35,000 registration forms respectively, creating a significant workload for election officials who are extending hours to update records before early voting begins on October 19.
- The issue primarily affects urban areas where frequent moves and high volumes of registrations occur, with some applications potentially duplicative but still requiring review.
- Voters not appearing on the state rolls can cast provisional ballots while officials verify their registration status using DPS records.
- Democratic candidates criticized the error, urging voters to check their registration status online and highlighting concerns about potential disenfranchisement shortly before the registration deadline.
