Texas Election Results: Timeline and Process for Counting and Certifying Votes
Timeline
Process
The process for counting and certifying votes in Texas is as follows:
1. Polls close on Election Day.
2. Election officials begin counting ballots. Early voting ballots are processed and counted first, followed by Election Day ballots.
3. County election officials submit their vote totals to the Texas Secretary of State.
4. The Secretary of State canvasses the vote totals and certifies the results. This process involves checking for any errors or irregularities in the vote totals.
5. The Electoral College meets to cast its votes for president and vice president. The Electoral College is made up of electors who are chosen by each state's voters.
Challenges to the Election Results
There have been some challenges to the election results in Texas. These challenges have been unsuccessful, but they have raised some concerns about the integrity of the election process.
One of the main concerns is the possibility of voter fraud. Voter fraud is a serious problem, but there is no evidence that it is widespread in Texas. In fact, a study by the Texas Secretary of State found that there were only 20 credible cases of voter fraud in the 2016 election.
Another concern is the possibility of foreign interference in the election. The US intelligence community has concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 election, and there is some concern that Russia may have also interfered in the 2020 election. However, there is no evidence that Russia or any other foreign country manipulated the vote totals in Texas.
Overall, the election process in Texas is fair and accurate. There have been some challenges to the election results, but these challenges have been unsuccessful.