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Texas does not have universal mail voting. You must meet at least one of these criteria to request a mail ballot.
Voters contacted by someone they personally know are up to 13 percentage points more likely to vote than those reached by a stranger or campaign volunteer.
Source: Texas 2036Here's what low turnout actually means:The deadlines will sneak up faster than you think. Sign up for updates and we'll make sure you never miss the date that matters, starting with the October 5 registration cutoff.
The rule that changes everything
You're here because your community trusts you. This toolkit gives you everything you need to help them understand and participate in Texas's May 26 primary runoff elections.
The 50% threshold ensures that the winning candidate has majority support within their party -- not just a plurality in a crowded field. It's a fairness mechanism. The tradeoff is that it creates a second election most people don't know about.
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See why the May 26 runoff matters →
Voters contacted by someone they personally know are up to 13 percentage points more likely to vote than those reached by a stranger or campaign volunteer.
Source: Texas 2036Start there. Understanding the mechanics makes it a lot easier to explain to the people in your network.
