Jane Nelson
Coverage of Jane Nelson in the Nexus archive.
- Gov. Greg Abbott names Robert Howden as Texas secretary of state
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Howden as Texas secretary of state. Howden, who was previously Abbott’s legislative director, replaces Jane Nelson, whose resignation became effective Friday morning.
- Texans awaits new Secretary of State before November midterms
The state's chief election officer, Secretary of State Jane Nelson, is scheduled to step down in two weeks, months before the November midterms. Texans await a new Secretary of State ahead of the upcoming election.
- Local Texas election officials await appointment of new secretary of state as midterm preparations ramp up
Local Texas election officials are awaiting the appointment of a new secretary of state following Jane Nelson's unexpected resignation. They express concern that the delay in naming a successor could complicate midterm election administration. Gov. Greg Abbott has not yet announced a replacement.
- Top Texas elections official stepping down
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced her resignation ahead of the midterm elections, effective July 17. Her office did not provide a reason for the departure, which comes amid national attention on several Texas races.
- Top Texas Election Official to Resign, Months Before General Contest
Jane Nelson, the top election official in Texas, is resigning without providing a reason for her departure. The resignation occurs months before a general election.
- Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson stepping down
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson is stepping down. She presided over the Texas House during the opening ceremony of the 89th Texas legislative session at the Capitol in Austin on Jan. 14, 2025.