In September 2025, Dallas County Republicans voted to hand-count ballots for their March primary, citing concerns over election security and machine reliability. While the effort ultimately failed, this story remains significant as debates continue over whether hand counting — or improved machine security — offers the best path forward for trustworthy elections.
Dallas County Republicans pushed for a return to hand counting in an effort to restore greater confidence in the process. However, the attempt encountered significant obstacles and was not successfully implemented.
This case adds to the ongoing national conversation about election infrastructure. As more stories like this develop, the fundamental question remains: Can electronic voting systems be made sufficiently secure and transparent, or will a return to hand counting become necessary in the future?