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Voting in Texas - Must see new information for voting this November!

Dr. Andrea Barreiro and Dr. Michael Pomante recently shared their research into voting in Texas and the key messages are summarized in the four short documents below.

The first three posts in this series covers the barriers to voting in Texas, what the fraud data actually show, and what the access gap costs in turnout, health, and reputation. The fourth document focuses on the voter impacts from the new maps - in Congress and in Tarrant County - and a Texas bill to put active registered voters on the path to purging if they don't vote.

Our hope is that these summaries become practical resources that readers, leaders, advocates, and volunteers can use to:

  • Answer voters' questions with research-based information.

  • Include key facts in presentations, newsletters, social media, or community meetings.

  • Help build a broader understanding of how election policies affect voters.

We haven't found other resources that bring this type of research on voting in Texas together in a format that's easy to use and share - copy the material! These subjects are written about on our Substack as well.

Our goal is to make voting information as useful as possible for everyone working to inform and engage voters and to get out the vote!

Dr. Andrea Barreiro - Associate Professor of Mathematics at SMU, Texas Gerrymandering Expert and Co-founder of the National Coalition for Voter Rights
Dr. Michael Pomante - developed the Cost of Voting Index, Political Scientist, Lecturer with the University of Michigan and Research Fellow with Claremont Graduate University.

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Our Mission:

Research state election administration practices and the voter impacts to find solutions to broaden voter participation.

Key Focus Areas:

  • What are the impacts to voters from federal and state Voter List Maintenance election bills and laws;
  • How do we change the system to improve voter engagement; and
  • What information do organizations and voters need to help keep their voter status?

Check out the video below from Meagan Harris - she talks about the November 2024 Presidential election, but the information is SO IMPORTANT for voters for the NOVEMBER 2026 ELECTION!

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What About the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Midterm Election?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

You must register to vote by Monday, October 5. Make a plan to vote and vote early!

Early voting starts on Monday, October 19 and ends on Friday, October 30.

Go to your County Elections website to check your registration status and to see a list of the proposed constitutional amendments. Check that your registration is in Active status. If you are in Suspense status, you can update your voter address online. You can still vote if you are in Suspense status, but it's quick to update your voter record online.

Why Research Election Bill Voter Impacts?

1. Multi-millions of Texans could be impacted by changes to election administration and voter list maintenance practices.

2. The public and elected officials should understand the consequences of the bill on the ability of Texans to vote.

3. Voter impacts are required to provide state funding for resources for implementation and voter education.

4. Documented research on impacts to Texans by district can become part of the legislative record and used in future court cases.

The "Use It or Lose It" Texas bill and Voter Impacts

Voter Rights in Texas

The National Coalition for Voter Rights is a research and information consultancy dedicated to safeguarding voter rights.

Texas, the second largest state in the U.S., has implemented some of the most stringent measures impacting voter rights.

Compare the Texas voter experience with voters in other states from the November 2024 Presidential election:

  • 3rd place from the bottom for ease of voting;
  • 4th place from the bottom on turnout by eligible voters.

We specialize in analyzing election administrative practices and the impacts to voter participation.

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