A succession race for the Secretary of State office is underway, involving Governor Greg Abbott and Jane Nelson, with the appointment being made in Texas.
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Updated Jun 24
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What happened
A succession race for the Secretary of State office is underway, involving Governor Greg Abbott and Jane Nelson, with the appointment being made in Texas.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Governor Abbott appointed a new official to the Secretary of State office after the incumbent lost their position due to term limits.Sub-event
- The Office of the Secretary of State, led by Jane Nelson, was noted on July 20, 2026.Sub-event
- Greg Abbott announced the replacement for Jane Nelson as Secretary of State.Sub-event
- Amid a succession race for the Secretary of State office, legal challenges are mounting regarding open primary rules, involving Greg Abbott, Jane Nelson, and Ken Paxton.Sub-event
Governor appoints Secretary of State in Texas amid a succession race.1 source
Abbott appoints Nate Schatzline as successor to Secretary of State.1 source
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The entities involved
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Greg Abbott
Governor of Texas since 2015
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Jane Nelson
Director, Corporate Responsibility Initiative - Harvard Kennedy School of Government
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- Greg Abbott is currently involved in the process of selecting the next secretary of state, having also served as the top election officer for the state of Texas.
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