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North Texans confused by mail-in ballot applications arriving with mistake on form
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Katy Blakey , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· August 24, 2026
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Key points However, some voters have received an unsolicited form with insufficient space to fill out their Texas driver's license number. Elections Administrator Sheri Nerren addressed concerns on Facebook, stating that the applications are legitimate and come from organizations trying to help certain demographics vote.
Confusion has arisen over mail-in ballot applications arriving with a mistake on the form. To vote by mail in Texas, a request for a mail-in ballot application is required first. However, some voters have received an unsolicited form with insufficient space to fill out their Texas driver's license number.
This has led to questions about the form's legitimacy. Elections Administrator Sheri Nerren addressed concerns on Facebook, stating that the applications are legitimate and come from organizations trying to help certain demographics vote.
Further details about the issue and the organizations involved are available from the source.
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Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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