ANALYSIS & COMMENTARY

Analysis: The 3% of Texans deciding who governs the other 97%

Most Texas voters skip the primary elections, leaving many of the decisions about who serves in office to a relatively small group of Texas — voters who have more clout as a result.

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune
Posted 2/25/22

In a perfect version of our democracy, all of the eligible adults would be registered to vote and then would vote. Any candidate with the support of more voters would take office and represent …

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