Former deputy administrator Kaleb Breaux will lead the Collin County Elections with the May ballots on the horizon.
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — In one of the most crucial yet often overlooked roles in county government, Kaleb Breaux has been appointed to lead elections in Collin County. The newly appointed elections administrator has inherited a significant responsibility in the state’s largest, reddest county.
Kaleb Breaux, originally from Southwest Louisiana, previously served as Collin County’s deputy administrator under Bruce Sherbet, a well-known, well-respected leader who retired. Breaux’s leadership comes at a time when the scrutiny surrounding election integrity has been top of mind.
Breaux is unfazed by the challenges ahead. “We’re very serious about the job we do. We do it with integrity,” he said, making it clear that his team’s approach will be grounded in transparency and professionalism.
One of Breaux’s first major initiatives is a six-week project to thoroughly inspect and hash-validate more than 2,200 election machines ranging from ballot tabulators to marking devices. This proactive initiative aims to exceed state-required tests, ensuring that the firmware and software on each machine match state standards. “We’re trying to get out in front and proactively be transparent about what we have here,” Breaux emphasized.
Collin County Judge Chris Hill has expressed support for a return to hand-marked paper ballots, although the commissioners have not yet voted on the matter. Asked about the potential overhaul, Breaux responded, “I think our current system is just phenomenal. If they decide to change that method of voting, I’m going to make it work.”
Breaux is also grateful for the support of his family, including his wife, an educator, and their four children. He credits his colleagues as a close-knit group of professionals, many of whom are spouses of firefighters, teachers and pastors. “We’re just people who take pride in what we do,” he noted.
Other initiatives Kaleb is focusing on are training, celebrating poll workers and pulling back the curtains on the inner workings of elections. Breaux, who has a public relations education background, feels it’s important for the public to understand how the department works transparently.
As the May elections approach, Breaux’s leadership will be critical in ensuring that Collin County’s 45 jurisdictions can rely on smooth and secure voting operations.
