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Election news

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Election spending

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News and conflicts in this primary

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State profile

Texas voted Republican in all six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020.

What is the deadline for filing for Texas election?

2Filing deadlines: generally, the filing deadline is the 78th day prior to Election Day. The Code may provide a different special election filing deadline. See Section 201.054 of the Texas Election Code (the “Code”). Write-in deadlines for general and special elections vary; the deadline for most local (city, school, other) special elections is now the same day as the filing deadline for application for a place on the ballot in a May election or November election.

When is the deadline to post a candidate for the 2021 election?

Deadline to post candidate requirements 1 Form 1-15 (PDF) Monday, March 1, 2021. First day to file for a place on the Primary ballot for precinct chair candidates. Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Filing deadline for candidates; filing deadline for independent candidates to file declaration of intent.

When is the deadline for filing for a city office in 2021?

3If no candidate for a four-year termhas filed an application for a place on the ballot for a city office, the filing deadline for that office is extended to 5 p.m. of the 57th day before the election. For the May 1, 2021 election, this is Friday, March 5, 2021. For the November 2, 2021 election, this is Tuesday, September 7, 2021. See Section 143.008 of the Code.

When is the first day to file for a ballot in 2022?

First Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot (Local Political Subdivisions Only) 1. Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

When is the next postmarked election day in 2022?

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, May 25, 2022 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply) 4.

When is the first day to file for ABBM?

First Day to File for Place on General Election or Special Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY) 1. Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

What are local political subdivisions?

Local political subdivisions include: cities, school districts, water districts, hospital districts, and any other local government entity that conducts elections. Many of these elections are conducted on the May uniform election date. Note: Counties may also be holding local proposition (measure) elections on May 1, 2021.