More than 1.2 million Texas voters are on suspense list. Are you?
More than 1.2 million Texas voters are on suspense list. Are you?
Brandi D. Addison, USA TODAY NETWORKFri, August 28, 2026 at 2:47 PM UTC
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More than 1.2 million Texas voters are on the state’s voter suspense list, meaning election officials have been unable to confirm their current address.
Some voters may not realize they are on the list until they go to vote. Being on the suspense list does not cancel a voter’s registration or their right to vote, but it can mean an extra step at the polls.
The list includes about 6% of Texas’ registered voters.
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What is a suspended voter registration?
A voter is placed on the suspense list when their county cannot confirm their current address. This can happen if election mail is returned as undeliverable or if election officials receive information indicating the voter may have moved.
Voters who still live in the same county can cast a regular ballot after completing a statement of residence. Voters who have moved to another county may be required to vote in their previous county or cast a provisional ballot.
When is the deadline to vote?
The deadline to register or update a Texas voter registration for the upcoming election is Oct. 5.
When is election day?
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early voting begins Oct. 19.
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How to check your Texas voter registration
You don't have to wait until Election Day to find out whether your registration is on the suspense list.
Texas voters can use the Secretary of State's voter registration lookup to check their registration status and confirm their address is correct.
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If your registration is on the suspense list, you can contact your county elections office to update or confirm your information.
What to do if you’re on the suspense list
Being on the suspense list does not mean you can’t vote. Your registration remains active, but you may need to take an additional step when you vote.
If you’re on the list:
Check your address. Make sure the address on your voter registration is current.
If you’ve moved, update your registration. You can update your information before the Oct. 5 registration deadline. Visit the Texas Secretary of State website.
If you haven’t moved, contact your county voter registrar. Election officials can help determine why your registration was placed on the suspense list and whether your information needs correction.
If you’re still on the list when you vote, don’t assume you can’t cast a ballot. You may be asked to complete a Statement of Residence at the polls.
What's on the ballot?
Texas voters will elect candidates for offices at the federal, state and local levels.
Statewide, voters will choose among candidates for governor, including Republican Greg Abbott, Democrat Gina Hinojosa and Libertarian Pat Dixon, as well as U.S. senators, including Republican Ken Paxton, Democrat James Talarico and Libertarian Ted Brown. All 38 of Texas' U.S. House seats are also up for election, along with state lawmakers, district judges and various local offices.
Because Texas lawmakers approved new congressional maps in 2025, some voters will vote in a different U.S. House district than before.
The exact races on a voter's ballot depend on where they live, so voters should check their county election information before heading to the polls.
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Brandi D. Addison covers weather across the nation as the Weather Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network and contributes to Texas Connect coverage across the state.She can be reached at baddison@usatodayco.com.Follow her on Facebook here.
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