Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson Stepping Down
Her tenure included a DOJ voter-roll request, a federal database review that flagged 2,724 potential noncitizens, and lawsuits over election checks.
- On Tuesday, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced she will resign effective July 17, ending her tenure as the state's top election official since 2023.
- Before her 2023 appointment, Nelson served 30 years in the Texas Senate, becoming the longest-serving Republican in state history and the first woman to chair the Senate Finance Committee.
- During her tenure, Nelson oversaw seven statewide elections with 27 million ballots cast and participated in more than 200 engagements with international dignitaries across Asia, Europe, and Canada.
- Nelson's office faced scrutiny from county election officials over the TEAM system's functionality problems, while voting rights groups filed lawsuits challenging her use of the federal SAVE database.
- Governor Greg Abbott must nominate a successor without delay, with the Texas Senate responsible for final confirmation of the appointee to fill the vacancy.
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'Unsettling': Ominous warning as Texas elections chief's sudden exit sets off MAGA frenzy
Texas saw a potential shakeup in government on Tuesday, as Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced her resignation, effective July 17."It has been an honor to serve the people of Texas in this role," said Nelson in her announcement. "My time as Secretary came at an important moment for Texas, and I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish as an agency in under four years."For many Texas conservatives, though, this was a moment to celebr…
Texas Secretary of State to step down after 3 years
AUSTIN (KVIA) -- Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced her plans to leave the agency Tuesday. According to a statement, she will leave July 17. The statement didn't say why she's stepping down after three and a half years. "It has been an honor to serve the people of Texas in this role,” Secretary Nelson said. "My time as Secretary came at an important moment for Texas, and I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish as an agency…
Jane Nelson to step down as Texas Secretary of State - Cross Timbers Gazette
After three years of serving as the Texas Secretary of State, Jane Nelson will step down from the role on Friday, July 17. The Flower Mound resident announced her plan to depart from the position Tuesday afternoon. “It has been an honor to serve the people of Texas in this role,” said Nelson. “My time […]
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