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Texas GOP Sues to End Open Primaries, Citing Rights Violation

9/5/2025

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The Republican Party of Texas is suing to end open primary elections, citing influence from moderate and left-leaning voters.
The lawsuit claims this practice violates the party's First Amendment rights.
The Texas GOP argues that independents and Democrats undermine candidate selection by voting in Republican primaries.
Local politician Chip Hunt supports the lawsuit, referencing recent GOP electoral success.
The case is filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

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Story summary

The Republican Party of Texas is suing to end open primary elections, citing influence from moderate and left-leaning voters.
The lawsuit claims this practice violates the party's First Amendment rights.
The Texas GOP argues that independents and Democrats undermine candidate selection by voting in Republican primaries.
Local politician Chip Hunt supports the lawsuit, referencing recent GOP electoral success.
The case is filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.