Learning about the Texas primary [View all]

Last edited Fri Feb 27, 2026, 07:27 AM - Edit history (1)

Texas has a nonpartisan primary system. Any voter can choose to vote in either primary. Registration is only designated by primary precipitation. Democrats out number Republicans by 2 million voters.

https://independentvoterproject.org/voter-stats/tx

So, that means that the out pacing by the Democrats so far, in the early voting seems to favor Talarico, since he can appeal to a more moderate voter who may often vote Republican. Those voters are NOT barred from voting in the Democratic primary, as would be the case in many states.

I am just learning about this system, and it may have quite a bearing on the outcome on Tuesday.

https://texas2036.org/posts/texas-primaries-101-how-they-work-and-what-to-expect-in-2026/