Texas Secretary of State Addresses Voting Security

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that the state is close to implementing a replacement for the national voter information-sharing program ERIC, which Texas abandoned last year. Although the new system aims to maintain accuracy in voter registration and identify possible fraudulent activities, it will not be ready before the upcoming election on November 5, potentially putting the state at legal risk. In Florida, Duval County voters have reported issues with touch-screen voting machines, prompting election officials to urge voters to double-check their ballots before submitting them. Former Congresswoman Corrine Brown emphasized the importance of verifying selections after receiving numerous complaints about incorrect votes being recorded. The Duval Supervisor of Elections, Jerry Holland, reassured voters about the measures taken to minimize errors, including recalibrating machines and adding styluses for better accuracy. Both Texas and Florida officials are encouraging voters to be vigilant and ensure their votes are correctly cast.