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Texas lawmakers seek election system fixes
By BY NATALIA CONTRERAS The Texas Tribune at Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Texas lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Texas Secretary of State's Office for assurances that issues with the state's voter registration and election management system would be fixed before the November midterm election.
Why this matters in The Waco
The request by Texas lawmakers for assurances that the state's voter registration and election management system will be fixed before the November midterm election has significant implications for McLennan County residents. With the midterm election approaching, local voters will be watching closely to see how these issues are addressed, as any problems with the system could impact their ability to cast ballots. The stability of the election system is crucial in a community like Waco , where voters will be deciding on various local and state races. Local election officials will likely be working closely with the Texas Secretary of State's Office to ensure that any fixes to the system are implemented smoothly and do not disrupt the voting process in McLennan County. The coming weeks will be critical in determining whether these efforts are successful.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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