Upcoming Texas Primary Runoff Election Information and Endorsements
The Texas primary runoff election is just around the corner, with early voting starting on Monday, May 16 and Election Day on Tuesday, May 24. This election is crucial as it determines the candidates in partisan primaries who did not receive more than 50% of the vote in the March primary.
One of the key races to watch is the Lieutenant Governor position, where Mike Collier is running. In the 2018 general election, Collier came within 5 points of defeating Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and a win this time would set up a rematch in 2022. Collier’s priorities include fixing the state’s broken school finance formula, improving the power grid, creating jobs, and defending Texans’ constitutional rights.
Another important race is for the Attorney General position, where Rochelle Garza is a candidate. Garza, a former civil rights attorney, has a strong track record of fighting for children, immigrants, and families. She aims to champion voting protections, abortion rights, accessible healthcare, workers’ rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and more.
In the race for Land Commissioner, Jay Kleberg is a candidate with a focus on environmental issues. Kleberg, born and raised in South Texas, has a platform that includes increasing contributions to the Texas Permanent School Fund, expanding renewable energy production, and addressing climate change.
Janet Dudding is running for Texas Comptroller, with a background in governmental accounting and a commitment to using taxpayer dollars wisely. Dudding’s platform includes legalizing recreational cannabis, reducing methane emissions, expanding broadband internet, and more.
These races are just a few of the many important contests in the upcoming election. For more information on the candidates and what’s on your ballot, visit Vote411.org, GoVoteTexas.org, or MyTexasVotes.com. Remember, important election dates include the deadline for vote by mail applications on May 13, the first day of early voting on May 16, and Election Day on May 24. Make your voice heard and participate in shaping the future of Texas.
