Jim Wells County approves switch to Vanguard voting machines, testing planned before May 26 runoff

May 2, 2026

Jim Wells County approved transitioning its voting equipment to the Vanguard 1.0 system and scheduled logic-and-accuracy testing and mandatory training; staff said acceptance testing is complete and the initial rollout will begin with the May 26, 2026 runoff.

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The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court approved a transition to the Vanguard 1.0 voting system on Friday and directed elections staff to implement the new equipment in time for a May 26, 2026 Democratic/Republican primary runoff.

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