Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2022

CONTACT: press@securedemocracyusa.org

Texas Elections Are Fair, Free, Safe and Secure as Polls Close & Process Continues 

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Following the closure of polling places across Texas, Secure Democracy Foundation Senior Director of Policy Daniel Griffith released the following statement on election administration:

“Texas election administrators deserve our gratitude for their tireless work to ensure fair, free, safe, and secure elections. Now, with the polls closed, their work continues. It's essential that voters, candidates, and the media understand that administering elections involves a process governed by state laws and local procedures – and work continues well into election night and the days ahead. 

“In counties like Bell and Harris, minor issues at some polling locations occurred; however, voters properly availed themselves of the judicial process. With courts granting extension of voting hours in those counties, voters have ample time to cast their ballots.  

“Hardworking local and state election officials are making sure that every vote is counted, the hallmark of our American democracy. Clear legal timelines and deadlines exist to ensure all votes are counted and reported. Efforts to derail that process should be roundly rejected, and election officials should be able to do their jobs free from fear, intimidation or political interference.”

In the face of unprecedented challenges to elections and election officials alike, a recent report from Secure Democracy Foundation details the laws, practices, and processes that govern the post-election period in key states, including Texas.

The report, Opening the Curtain: A Multistate Look at the Laws that Govern Verification, Counting, Canvassing, & the Certification of Votes, walks through the crucial steps to the election process that come after a voter casts their ballot. The report is designed as a go-to resource for reporters who plan to cover the post-election period. A timeline summary for Texas is available in English and in Spanish.

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