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Robert Howden, Abbott aide, to succeed Jane Nelson as Texas' top election official

Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by CBS Austin · July 17, 2026 · 1 min read

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A new official is set to take the reins as Texas' top election official. Robert Howden, an aide to Governor Abbott, will be succeeding Jane Nelson in this role. Further information about this…

A new official is set to take the reins as Texas' top election official. Robert Howden, an aide to Governor Abbott, will be succeeding Jane Nelson in this role. Further information about this transition can be found through CBS Austin.

Details about Robert Howden's background and the specifics of his new position are available from the source, for those looking to learn more about the change in Texas' election official.

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