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Texas suspends over 1 million voters
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The gist
Texas suspended over 1.2 million voter registrations, about 6% of registered voters. Voters can fix status by Oct. 5 deadline or vote provisionally.
Background
Texas has placed more than 1.2 million voters on its 'suspense' list ahead of the November midterm elections. This happens when election officials cannot confirm a voter's current address, often due to returned mail or indications of a move. Being on the list does not cancel registration but requires an extra step at the polls. The deadline to update registration is October 5.
How it unfolded
- Aug 24, 2026San Antonio Current reports more than 1.2 million Texans are on the suspense list, citing the Dallas Morning News.
- Aug 27, 2026The New Republic publishes an article highlighting the suspension of over 1 million voters ahead of the Senate race.
- Aug 28, 2026USA Today and FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth provide guidance on checking and fixing voter registration status, with the Oct. 5 deadline noted.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Alicia Pierce, Texas Secretary of State spokesperson, said the number isn't atypical and 'It sounds scary, but it's not.'
- Caution
- Some media outlets emphasize that many voters may not know they are suspended and urge them to check their status before the deadline.
Still unverified
The exact number of voters who will be affected by the suspense list in the actual election is not yet known.