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Texas Republicans Push to Close Primaries | Texas News
Texas Republicans are racing to shut down open primaries, arguing that only party members should vote in GOP elections — a move backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Gov. Greg Abbott, who are pushing for a legislative fix while suing the state’s top elections official over First Amendment grounds. Supporters claim open primaries let outsiders sway GOP candidates, diluting conservative values, while critics warn it could backfire by alienating voters. Experts say crossover voting’s impact is minimal, and open primaries may actually help Republicans win broader support. With lawmakers poised to…
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