The League’s County Election Website Review Finds Fewer Counties With Outstanding Websites
Joyce LeBombard | Published on 11/16/2022
For Immediate Release
November 14, 2022
Contact Information:
Joyce LeBombard
President, League of Women Voters of Texas
jlebombard@lwvtexas.org
|
|
The League’s County Election Website Review Finds
Fewer Counties With Outstanding Websites
|
Austin, TX– In preparation for the 2022 General Election, the League of Women Voters of Texas completed its ninth review of county election websites. The League commends the 35 websites rated as “outstanding” and the 32 websites rated as “very good” We offer congratulations to these counties and celebrate all counties, large and small, which meet the needs of their voters.
While fewer counties earned the League’s ratings of outstanding or very good at this review, the survey showed improvement in the ease of finding the elections page on county websites, more counties including tools for voters to update their registration online, and the new Vote-by-Mail ballot tracker is now included on over 100 websites!
The League encourages counties to enhance their website security by properly identifying their websites as official websites by using a “.gov” domain address. Using a “.gov” domain gives voters confidence they are on the official website, and avoids voters using partisan websites to get official, unbiased information.
As part of the website review, the League also evaluates the content of the Texas Secretary of State’s elections website VoteTexas.gov. A leading concern regarding the website is the number of English language links found on the Spanish voter website Votetexas.gov/es. Also, there is inadequate information to give student voters information on voter registration and elections, in particular, where they should register and where they can vote.
“The League acknowledges that the 2022 General Election in Texas has been conducted under the continuing stress of a new, massive election bill, Senate Bill 1, which created challenges for the Secretary of State, county election officials and Texas voters. County election officials are under additional strain due to wrongful accusations of election fraud, misinformation and disinformation.” said Joyce LeBombard, president of the League of Women Voters of Texas. “We will continue to support our hardworking Texas election officials, and provide voter education to encourage voters to participate in our elections.”
Previous and current county website reviews can be found on the League’s County Election webpage.
|
About the League of Women Voters of Texas: 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. Learn more about the League of Women Voters of Texas at LWVTexas.org.
|