09/04/2026
Statement Regarding “Suspense” Voters from McLennan County Elections Administrator Jared Goldsmith:
I understand there is concern surrounding the news regarding the list of “Suspense” voters. There are two important notes for everyone to remember regarding “Suspense” voters:
1. “Suspense” status does not equal “Cancelled” status.
2. Voters in “Suspense” status cast a regular ballot.
I want to encourage all voters to check their voter registration now at www.votetexas.gov. If a voter finds they are in “Suspense” (or any other discrepancies), they have until the voter registration deadline, Monday, October 5th, to update their registration information. Remember, even if a “Suspense” voter doesn't make corrections by this deadline, that voter is still eligible to cast a regular (not provisional) ballot.
If a voter is in “Suspense” status when they vote, the poll workers will give the voter a “Statement of Residence” form for the voter to complete at the polls before they vote. Simply by completing this form will place the “Suspense” voter back into “Active” status.
If you have any questions about the "Suspense" voter list, please feel free to reach out to me at (254) 757-5043.
