Mea culpa

This is personal.

I made a significant error when reporting on the run-off election earlier this week.

I wrote something about who can and can’t vote that I don’t want to repeat because a) I don’t want to create confusion and b) I’m embarrassed.

For the record, the correct information about voting in a run-off is as follows: If you voted in the Republican primary election, you can vote in the Republican run-off election. If you voted in the Democratic primary election, you can vote in the Democratic run-off election. If you didn’t vote in the primary at all, you can vote in either one. You must, of course, be registered in Brewster County.

I corrected my original report and sent it out to all of my subscribers a second time, but I wonder if I did enough to make sure everyone saw it.

I rail about voter turnout. I think low numbers, particularly in Texas, are indicative of an unhealthy democracy. In my opinion, the best way to combat the issue is with information, which is my intent with this newsletter.

To make this long story short, I’m sorry. I’ll do better.

While trying to wrap my head about how to apologize, a friend suggested that because there are many of you who don’t know me or how this started, I should share my first podcast, which is now almost a year old.

While we mostly discussed rural broadband access, the episode begins with an explanation of who I am and why I’m doing this. It’s only about seven minutes long and was recorded before I started this newsletter. Listen here.

I’m a serious person and I’m sincerely acknowledging my error. Mea culpa.