Secretary of State Jane Nelson, Texas' top election official, steps down

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Tuesday she will resign effective July 17, capping off three and a half years as the state’s top election official.

“It has been my goal to ensure that voting in Texas is secure, accessible and fair,” Nelson said in a press release. “We have worked extensively to ensure accurate voter rolls and to educate voters about what they need to know to vote with confidence.”

The press release did not say why Nelson is resigning from her role. Her office did not respond to a request for comment.

By law, Gov. Greg Abbott is required to nominate someone to fill the vacant position “without delay.” It’s unclear how quickly Abbott will move to fill Nelson’s role or whom he is considering for the job.



https://www.votebeat.org/texas/2026/06/02/secretary-of-state-jane-nelson-resigns-greg-abbott/