Dallas County Elections Department will be holding a public verification of its voting system at 9 a.m. on Monday.
The county has taken a step towards transparency in the election process by issuing a public invitation to test the voting system. This is the first time the county has held such an event.
“To validate the process of the voting system, participants will be allowed to use ballots containing the same races and propositions as those on the March 5th Primary Election ballots. It is important to note that these ballots will ONLY be used to validate the results produced by the voting machines. Ballots used on Monday are for testing purposes ONLY and will have no effect on the upcoming election,” reads a Dallas County Elections Department (DCED) press release.
Participants will have a chance to highlight any weaknesses they perceive to exist in the voting system. This event adds an extra level of transparency beyond the logic and accuracy testing mandated by the state.
“Trust is not given, it’s earned. We believe that involving the public is essential to earning their trust. By allowing the public to participate in a hands-on way, they can verify, by themselves, that the voting process works,” stated Dallas County elections administrator Heider Garcia in the release.
Public participation will commence at 9 a.m. at the DCED at 1520 Round Table Dr. in Dallas.
For those looking to stay informed on the upcoming Texas elections, resources are available to help you navigate the various candidates and propositions on the ballot. A 2024 primary election guide for DFW has been compiled by The Dallas Express and can be found here.
If you’re interested in the Texas Supreme Court candidates on the March 5 ballot, you can find more information here. Likewise, the Texas Railroad Commissioner candidates can also be found through The Dallas Express by looking at this article.
Additionally, Republican voters in Texas will have 13 propositions to consider in the upcoming election, and a rundown of these can be found in this article by The Dallas Express. For those interested in sheriff and tax assessor candidate information, resources are available here.
For more information on candidates for various positions, search the Texas Secretary of State portal for additional details. With these resources at your disposal, you can stay informed and make an informed decision when it comes time to cast your vote.
The last day to register to vote for the March 5 primary election is February 5. As a reminder, online voter registration is not permitted in Texas, so do not fall victim to scams, including third-party registration sites.