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What the Texas voter suspense list is and how to know if you’re on it
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Key Points:
- Texas voters placed on the state's suspense list are still eligible to vote; being on the list means their local election officials suspect they may have moved and need to verify their address, not that their registration is canceled or suspended.
- The suspense list includes about 1.2 million voters out of over 18 million registered, consistent with previous election cycles, and is generated when voter registration certificates or other official mailings are returned as undeliverable.
- Voters on the suspense list should confirm or update their address by contacting their local voter registrar or updating their registration online before the October 5 deadline to ensure they can vote without restrictions.
- If voters miss the registration update deadline after moving to a different county, they may only be able to cast a limited ballot during early voting, while those moving within the same county can update their address at the polling place and vote normally.
- For the most current voter registration status, Texas voters should check VoteTexas.gov or contact their county voter registrar directly, who manage the official and up-to-date voter lists.
