Remember to Vote on Tuesday

If you are new to voting in Texas, welcome to the Lone Star State. In order to vote in Tuesday’s election you must have been registered to vote 30 days prior to Election Day.

Texas is an Open Primary State, which means that you can vote in either Party’s Primary Election. It is a crime to vote in both Parties Primary Elections during the same year.

Why you should vote in the Republican Primary on Tuesday In addition to the Governor’s race, there are many contested local races on the ballot. Many of these races will be decided in Tuesday’s Republican Primary Election.

While we are all concerned about what is happening in Washington, many of the local races on the ballot will have an impact on your everyday life.

If you are concerned about what is occurring in Washington, you should also be concerned about the State Legislative races too. The winners of the state legislative races will be the ones re-drawing Congressional Districts during the next state legislative session. If you want a more conservative direction in Washington, D. C., the state legislative races really matter.

Additionally there are many contested judicial races on the ballot. If you find yourself in a courtroom these are the individuals who could be making decisions about your life, your property and the custody of your children. Before going to vote, take a few moments to study the websites of the judicial candidates. These races also matter.

The list of candidates on the Tarrant County Republican Ballot is available

Which Candidates are on my ballot & where do I vote. Election Day polling places and sample ballots for your precinct is available here.

What is a Precinct Convention & Where will they be? In Tarrant County, Precinct Conventions are held in your Election Day polling place at 7:30 pm. Precinct Conventions are the first step in developing the Republican Platform and who will lead the State and National Republican Party. Continue reading here.