Longtime public official Jane Nelson is stepping down as Texas’ top election officer later this summer, after more than three years at the helm. As rumors swirl about who Gov. Greg Abbott will appoint as the next secretary of state, the challenges Nelson has faced in the role and what awaits her replacement are being discussed.
What’s Next for Texas Elections
VoteBeat Texas reporter Natalia Contreras joins Matthew and Eleanor to look back at Nelson’s tenure and forecast the future of Texas elections.
Original reporting: Texas Tribune (HLL/CB) — read the source article.