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Texas Democrats Sue The State To Keep Straight-Ticket Voting In 2020

Posted on March 6, 2020 · In a federal lawsuit filed in Laredo, Democrats claim the move to end straight-ticket voting is unconstitutional and intentionally discriminates against Hispanic and black voters.

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Are Texas Lawmakers Going to Ditch Straight-Ticket Voting? Probably Not

Posted on February 7, 2017 · Last week some prominent Republicans said Texas should get rid of straight-ticket voting. Texas is one of only 10 states in the U.S. that allow a person to vote once for one political party straight down the ballot.