Texas voter glitch: What if your name is missing?

As Texas prepares for its upcoming midterm election, a new glitch in the voter registration system has surfaced, potentially leaving thousands of eligible voters unable to cast their ballots. With early voting starting on Monday and running through October 30, election officials in the state are scrambling to resolve the issue.

According to recent reports, Texas has identified over 15,000 unprocessed voter registration records, raising concerns about the accuracy and integrity of the voting process. The issue comes amid reports of more than 500,000 delayed registrations that hit county elections offices last month.

The secretary of state's office has acknowledged the problem, stating that some counties would receive new batches of registrations to process. However, many counties will not receive any additional registrations. This has left voters uncertain about the status of their own registrations.

To check their voter registration status, Texas voters can visit the official VoteTexas website or contact their county voter registrar's office. They can use their Voter Unique Identifier (VUID), Texas driver's license number, or their first and last names to verify their registration. It is crucial for voters to ensure their information is accurate before heading to the polls.

Those who find their names missing from the voter list have until October 5 to register and be eligible to vote in the November 3, 2026 election. Applications can be obtained from various locations, including county voter registrar's offices, libraries, post offices, and high schools. Voters can also fill out an application online and receive a postage-paid application in the mail.

Election officials in Bexar County are working diligently to process the backlog of registrations. Michele Carew, the elections administrator, stated that her staff is working around the clock to process the records received on Thursday night, alongside mailed-in voter registration forms and mail ballots. The priority is ensuring the security, integrity, and accuracy of every step in the voter application process.