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Texas Republicans' Split Primaries Confuse Voters, Spark Criticism

3/4/2026

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In Dallas and Williamson Counties, Texas, the Republican parties refused to hold a joint primary, forcing precinct-based voting and causing voters to go to the wrong polling places.
Democratic leaders criticized the decision, saying it suppressed turnout and wasted taxpayer money.
A district judge ordered extended voting hours to 9 p.m.
In Victoria County, both parties hold primaries for local and state offices, with various propositions on the ballot.

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In Dallas and Williamson Counties, Texas, the Republican parties refused to hold a joint primary, forcing precinct-based voting and causing voters to go to the wrong polling places.
Democratic leaders criticized the decision, saying it suppressed turnout and wasted taxpayer money.
A district judge ordered extended voting hours to 9 p.m.
In Victoria County, both parties hold primaries for local and state offices, with various propositions on the ballot.