Texas, their ballots and Primary election
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Primary ballot propositions may not carry the force of law, but they can shape the legislative agendas the parties pursue next year. In the case of the GOP, that makes them particularly worth studying.
Texas voters have approved a marijuana legalization question that appeared on the state’s Democratic primary ballot. As part of the primary election on Tuesday, each major party was able to place several non-binding propositions on the ballot that allow voters show how they feel on key issues.
During the 2026 March primary, North Texas Republicans and Democrats have several party-specific items on the ballot, including electing county party chairs and precinct chairs, and taking party polls on non-binding referendums.
Houston-area voters walking into this week's Texas party primaries were not just picking candidates, they were also wading through a stack of party-written policy questions. Republicans saw 10 advisory propositions on their ballots,
With dozens of state, regional and local races on the ballot, voters in the Republican and Democratic primaries will determine their parties’ nominees for the November midterm election.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. TEXAS - It's Election Day for the March primary. On the ballot this March are the Democratic and Republican primaries for major state and national positions, including Texas Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General, as well as local offices and propositions for each party.
Voters casting ballots in the Republican or Democratic primary in Smith County will see a two-page ballot that includes not only candidates for public office but also a series of […]
In Dallas and Williamson counties, voters faced long lines, extended wait times and confusion about voting location
Candidates weren't the only things on the Texas primary election ballot. FOX 26's Lina de Florias explains the propositions listed for Republicans and for Democrats.