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What is a primary election?

A primary election is the process political parties use to choose which candidates will represent them in the general election. Primaries happen for races at every level: local, state, and federal.

How Texas primaries work?

Texas runs a party primary election to determine which candidates will appear on the November general election ballot. Texas has an open primary, which means:

• You do not register by party in Texas.

• You can choose to vote in either party’s primary on Primary Election Day.

• You can only vote in one party’s primary per election cycle (you can’t vote in both Republican and Democrat).

When you show up to vote during the primary, you’ll be asked which primary you want to participate in, and you’ll receive that party’s ballot.

Why primaries matter in Texas

Primaries matter everywhere, but they matter especially in Texas for a few big reasons:

1. Primaries decide who makes it to November. By the time voters reach the general election ballot, candidates have already cleared a major hurdle: winning a primary or getting nominated through the party process. In many cases, the general election ballot only includes one candidate, with no opponent running against them. That means the primary is where voters can have the biggest influence on who advances, especially in crowded races.

2. Many races are decided by a small share of voters. Turnout in primaries is typically lower than in November elections. That means a smaller number of people can have an outsized impact on who becomes the nominee. In plain terms: your vote can carry more weight. Even if you’ve never voted in a primary before, this is one of the strongest reasons to start.

3. Primaries shape public policy decisions that impact you. Primaries aren’t just about high-profile races. They can be the gateway to offices that influence your everyday life, through budgets, schools, public safety, infrastructure, courts, and community services. If you care about what’s happening in your neighborhood, your county, your school district, or your state, the primary is part of how that leadership pipeline gets built.

4. Voting in primaries helps set the direction of representation. A primary isn’t just about picking between names. It’s also about deciding which candidates, priorities, and governing styles voters want to see move forward. No matter your views, primaries are one of the clearest ways to make your voice count early in the process.

The most important thing any voter can do before heading to the polls is take the time to educate yourself. Elections in Montgomery County can be highly contentious, and during election season your mailbox will likely be filled with campaign mailers, voter guides, and political messaging from a variety of groups.

Some organizations and PACs operate with transparency and integrity, while others rely on sensational claims, misleading information, or attacks on other groups to influence voters. A good rule of thumb is to be cautious of messaging that focuses more on tearing down others than informing voters. Division and personal attacks within our own party do nothing to strengthen our community or preserve Montgomery County’s conservative values.

At Republican Voters of Texas PAC, we believe voters deserve information, not pressure. Our goal is to encourage voters to ask questions, learn about the candidates, and make informed decisions based on their own values and priorities.

We firmly believe the Republican Party belongs to the voters, not party insiders, and when voters take the time to become informed, they are fully capable of choosing strong leaders who will serve Montgomery County with integrity.

Sample ballots

Sample ballots simply show you the elections and candidates and any ballot measures that will be on your real ballot. We encourage voters to look over sample ballots, print one from Montgomery County Elections and do as much of your own research as possible.

Voter Guides

Voter guides are produced by PACs and organizations. Their vetting practices can range from pay-to-play where candidates simply donated the most to receive an endorsement to organizations who have more detailed vetting practices. Some organizations have ethical vetting practices, others to do not. As a voter it’s important to research the source of the voter guide and your own due diligence about the candidates being endorsed.

Which ever method you choose, you can bring paper materials in with you to vote. Cell phones are not allowed. Be prepared before you vote.

No, cell phones are not allowed to use while voting. You can bring your notes, a voter's guide, or a sample ballot into the voting booth. This frees you from having to memorize your choices for candidates and ballot initiatives.