Behind the ballot: How Travis County is preparing for election as state system falters
With the November election just around the corner, Travis County officials are hard at work preparing for the state and local contests. Across warehouses and offices, election staff are testing voting machines, finalizing ballots and training hundreds of seasonal workers to keep polling sites running smoothly.
This year, that work comes as the Texas Secretary of State’s Office faces scrutiny over voter registration complaints. The state has been fielding reports from Texans who say they submitted registration forms that never appeared on voter rolls, raising concerns about backlogs and communication delays within the state’s election management system.
Despite the statewide issues, Travis County is ensuring its voting hubs are ready before early voting begins Monday.
For most voters, election season begins with early voting and ends when polls close. For Travis County, it lasts for months — machines must be tested, workers trained and procedures adjusted to meet changing laws.
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