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2023 highest odd-year constitutional amendment election turnout in Texas in almost two decades
Texas registered voter turnout at the Nov. 7 constitutional amendment election was 14.4%—the highest since 2005 when it reached 18%. 2023 was six percentage points higher than 2021, which saw a turnout of 8.8%. This amounted to over a million more voters turning out for the election. Texas voters decided on 14 constitutional amendments on…
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Eight candidates file to appear on Texas’ Democratic presidential primary ballot
The filing deadline for the Texas Democratic presidential primary passed on Dec. 11, 2023. Eight candidates filed to appear on the March 5, 2024, ballot. In order to file, candidates had to either pay a $2,500 filing fee or submit a petition containing 5,000 signatures. The following candidates filed: Biden, Lozada, Perez-Serrato, Phillips, and Williamson…
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Eight candidates file to appear on Texas’ Republican presidential primary ballot
The filing deadline for the Texas Republican presidential primary passed on Dec. 11, 2023. Eight candidates filed to appear on the March 5, 2024, ballot. In order to file, candidates had to either pay a $5,000 filing fee or submit a petition containing 4,500 signatures. The following candidates filed: Binkley, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum,…
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Seven new candidates declare in Texas
Ballotpedia tracked seven new state-level candidates in Texas between Nov. 27-Dec. 3. This was two more candidates than the prior week. Four of those candidates are Democrats and three are Republicans. The seven candidates are running for the state legislature in 2024. Details on five of these candidates are below: Since the beginning of the…
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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup
Texas is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on March 5, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled…
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Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives
As of Nov. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 201 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 201, Ballotpedia tracked one from Nov. 20-26. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is below: During the week of Nov. 20-26, Ballotpedia tracked three House election-related bills nationally. As of Nov.…
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Five new candidates declare in Texas
Ballotpedia tracked five new state-level candidates in Texas between Nov. 20-26. This was equal to the number of candidates tracked last week. Three of those candidates are Democrats and two are Republicans. The five candidates are running for the state legislature in 2024. Details on these candidates are below: Since the beginning of the year,…
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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup
Texas is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on March 5, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled…
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Five new candidates declare in Texas
Ballotpedia tracked five new state-level candidates in Texas between Nov. 13-19. This was two more candidates than the prior week. Two of those candidates are Democrats and three are Republicans. The five candidates are running for state legislature in 2024. Details on these candidates are below: Since the beginning of the year, Ballotpedia has identified…
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Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives
As of Nov. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 200 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 200, Ballotpedia tracked five from Nov. 13-19. Republicans sponsored four, while Democrats sponsored one. The five bills are below: During the week of Nov. 13-19, Ballotpedia tracked five House election-related bills…