Election Administration Concerns
Summary
Early voting for the March primary is right around the corner, so make sure you check your local polling spots now to avoid the inevitable election day rush. Taking a few minutes to plan ahead will save you from standing in long lines later.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 21
- Last 30 days
- 7
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown, though past requests for sorting systems have been approved.
Voters who rely on clear and efficient election processes.
Voters who may face disenfranchisement due to administrative errors.
Mentions & discussions (29)
Bexar County elections website outage restored before voter registration deadline
Bexar County elections website outage restored before voter registration deadline KSAT
Elections chief: State error likely caused some ballots to be rejected in past elections
Bexar County’s top election official said Saturday that a state error stopped more than 45,000 people’s voter registration applications from reaching her office in the past year. Some of the applications date b...
Texas counties scramble to process delayed voter registration applications from DPS
Election officials in 10 surrounding counties said the sudden influx means staff will need to work extra hours, including possible weekend shifts, to process the applications before the Oct. 5 voter registration deadline.
San Antonio group hopes recruiting military veteran poll workers will restore trust in local elections
For some veterans, service to the county doesn’t end once they take off the uniform. At least that’s the argument retired Army Lt. Col. Martha Spinks is trying to make. She founded the organization Support and ...
State error in Texas creates huge backlog in voter registration applications as midterm voting nears
TrendingTexasIn Bexar County, the election office received about 45,000 backlogged voter registration applicationsFILE - A man passes an early voting poll site, Feb. 14, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay...
Bexar County receives 45,000 unprocessed voter registrations overnight due to Texas DPS error
First reported by the Texas Tribune, Texas DPS failed to send voter registration to Texas county election officials due to an unspecified error in processing online driver’s license applications. It’s not clear how many registrations are affected statewide.
Election officials say voters won’t see changes to mail-in ballots amid Supreme Court ruling
There are no changes to the mail-in ballot voting system, local election officials confirmed after the U.S. Supreme Court shot down an effort from the Trump administration to place restrictions on mail-in voting.
Bexar County spent big modernizing elections. It’s still stuck with a system that ‘destroyed’ voter confidence.
Since replacing a longtime elections chief last year, Bexar County has spent big upgrading the county’s election technology. It’s purchased more voting machines, replaced aging tabulation equipment, added new d...
Commissioners Court - Sep 1, 2026
Residents raised concerns about mail-in ballots, the growing 'suspense' list of voters, and poll worker training. They are asking for more transparency and better communication from the elections office.
150K+ Bexar County voter registrations suspended ahead of midterms: Here's how to check yours
Local NewsFILE: Bexar County electionsSAN ANTONIO – With the 2026 midterm elections nearly two months away, more than 1.2 million Texas voter registrations have been suspended, including roughly 153,537 registr...
Los comisionados fueron informados sobre los preparativos para las elecciones del 3 de noviembre y el nuevo sitio web para votantes
Published August 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM CDT Lee esta historia en inglés.Según Michele Carew, administradora de elecciones del c...
Commissioners Court - Aug 18, 2026
Elections staff testified that they are overworked and understaffed, leading to burnout and potential risks to election integrity. They are requesting additional full-time positions to manage the high volume of voter registration and mail-in ballots.
Trump administration files emergency appeal urging Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
The Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to implement an order altering mail-in voting before midterms, despite legal challenges from 23 states.
Elections Commission - Jun 30, 2026
Many voters reported not receiving their mail-in ballots or having their names missing from rosters, causing significant confusion and frustration.
Election Day guide: Polling locations, races and voting rules in Bexar County
Election Day guide: Polling locations, races and voting rules in Bexar County KSAT
What to know about voting early in the 2026 Texas primary runoff election in Bexar County
What to know about voting early in the 2026 Texas primary runoff election in Bexar County KSAT
These Bexar County and Texas races are headed to primary runoff elections
These Bexar County and Texas races are headed to primary runoff elections KSAT
Early voting totals, things to know ahead of the March 3 primary election in Bexar County
Early voting totals, things to know ahead of the March 3 primary election in Bexar County Community Impact
Sharp increase of early voting reported in Bexar County, elections department says
Sharp increase of early voting reported in Bexar County, elections department says KSAT
Busiest, slowest polling locations in Bexar County for early voting period of March 3 primary election
Busiest, slowest polling locations in Bexar County for early voting period of March 3 primary election KSAT
Bexar County early voting locations, hours for March primary
Bexar County early voting locations, hours for March primary FOX 7 Austin
Texas primary election: What's on the March 3 ballot in Bexar County?
Texas primary election: What's on the March 3 ballot in Bexar County? San Antonio Express-News
Here’s how, where to vote early in Bexar County for the 2026 Texas primary election
Here’s how, where to vote early in Bexar County for the 2026 Texas primary election KSAT
Elections Commission - Nov 20, 2025
Residents raised concerns that Southwest ISD forces voters to cast two separate ballots at different locations, which may suppress turnout in high-poverty areas.
Commissioners Court - May 13, 2025
New equipment will make it easier for voters with disabilities to vote curbside.
Elections Commission - Feb 13, 2025
Bexar County is bringing in a new elections administrator to replace the retiring Jackie Callanan. The goal is to keep elections fair and secure while finding ways to get more people to the polls.
Elections Commission - Feb 12, 2025
The county is looking for a new leader for the elections department. This person will manage polling sites, staff training, and overall election integrity, which directly impacts how smoothly your vote is counted.
Elections Commission - Feb 10, 2025
The county is interviewing candidates to lead the Elections Department. This role is vital for running fair and efficient elections in Bexar County.
Elections Commission - Jan 28, 2025
The county is looking for a new leader for the elections department. Residents want someone who is local, transparent, and good at managing complex budgets and polling sites.
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