Voter Turnout and Election Process in Texas

Flashcards covering key concepts about voter turnout and the election process in Texas.

Texas consistently has one of the lowest voter turnout rates in the U.S., with only __ of registered voters participating in the 2024 presidential election.

61%

In Texas, gubernatorial elections occur in __ years.

midterm

Texas has a __ open/closed primary system for its elections.

hybrid

Run-off elections in Texas are held if no candidate wins over __% of the primary votes.

50

General elections are typically held in the __.

Fall

Local elections in Texas are __, meaning there are no party affiliations.

nonpartisan

Amendments to the Texas Constitution must be approved by __.

voters

The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 led to a voter turnout of only __ in 2017.

5.8%

Oregon was the first state to implement __ voter registration that allows individuals to opt-out.

automatic

Texas has allowed __ voting since 1987 to increase voter participation.

early

The voting system that involves picking delegates through an informal vote at a local meeting is known as a __.

caucus.

In Texas, turnout in a caucus typically ranges from __%.

10-20