Texas System Error Causes Backlog of Voter Registration Applications

A system error in Texas resulted in tens of thousands of voter registration applications remaining unprocessed for months, creating significant backlogs for county election officials as the midterm elections approach. The Texas secretary of state’s office notified election officials of the issue last week, identifying the problem as originating with the Department of Public Safety.

County election officials are now working to clear the large backlogs in the weeks leading up to the midterm elections. The alert from the secretary of state’s office highlighted the disruption caused by the Department of Public Safety’s system failure.