Collin County appoints new election chief with May elections on the horizon

COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — In one of the most crucial yet often overlooked roles in county government, Kaleb Breaux has been appointed to lead elections in Collin County. The newly appointed elections administrator has inherited a significant responsibility in the state’s largest, reddest county.

Kaleb Breaux, originally from Southwest Louisiana, previously served as Collin County’s deputy administrator under Bruce Sherbet, a well-known, well-respected leader who retired. Breaux’s leadership comes at a time when the scrutiny surrounding election integrity has been top of mind.

Breaux is unfazed by the challenges ahead. “We’re very serious about the job we do. We do it with integrity,” he said, making it clear that his team’s approach will be grounded in transparency and professionalism.

One of Breaux's first major initiatives is a six-week project to thoroughly inspect and hash-validate more than 2,200 election machines ranging from ballot tabulators to marking devices. This proactive initiative aims to exceed state-required tests, ensuring that the firmware and software on each machine match state standards. “We’re trying to get out in front and proactively be transparent about what we have here,” Breaux emphasized.




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