League of Women Voters of Texas Website Review Reveals 30% of Texas Counties Provide Very Good to Outstanding Voter Information
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League of Women Voters of Texas Website Review
Reveals 30% of Texas Counties Provide Very Good to Outstanding Voter Information
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The League of Women Voters of Texas conducted its eighth review of all 254 Texas county election websites in February 2022 in preparation for the March 2022 Primary Election. Based on a set of criteria regarding the presence and quality of election information, the League awards points to each county’s website. The League commends the 56 county election websites that we rated as “outstanding” and the 36 websites that we rated as “very good”. The League offers our congratulations to those counties and celebrates all the counties, large and small, that seek to meet the needs of their voters.
Texas held the first 2022 primary election in the nation under the additional stress of a new, massive election bill, Senate Bill 1, which created even more challenges for the Secretary of State, county election officials and voters in Texas. Such challenges were evident in our review of the county election websites.
It is critical that the Secretary of State collaborate with counties well before the November General Election to address the obstacles voters faced in the primaries. Ensuring a safe and secure election while providing voters with the information they need to participate fully in our democracy should be a priority for the Texas Legislature, the Texas Secretary of State and county election officials. The League of Women Voters of Texas will continue to support voter education and provide useful information to encourage voters to participate in our elections.
2022 Primary County Election Website Report 2022 Primary County Election Website Spreadsheet
Previous and current county website reviews can be found on the League’s County Election webpage. |
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The League of Women Voters is one of America’s oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations. Formed in 1919, the Texas League represents more than 13,500 grassroots advocates and 34 local Leagues across the state. The League never supports or opposes candidates for office or political parties. The League encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government. The League also seeks to influence public policy through education and advocacy. Membership is open to people 16 years and older.
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