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Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson stepping down
By Raul Alonzo at Texas Standard
· June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Nelson’s office oversees elections. Abbott appointed her to the role in 2023 after she became the longest-serving Republican woman in Texas Senate history.
Key takeaway Abbott appointed her to the role in 2023 after she became the longest-serving Republican woman in Texas Senate history.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 2, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Standard ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Nelson’s office oversees elections. Abbott appointed her to the role in 2023 after she became the longest-serving Republican woman in Texas Senate history.
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