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Texas 2024 Primaries: Key Dates and Candidates for Denton County Voters

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The upcoming primary elections in Texas, slated for March 5th, 2024, are set to be a pivotal moment in shaping the state’s political future. This comprehensive election will encompass races for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, congressional and legislative offices, the State Board of Education, the Railroad Commission, and judicial seats.

Key Dates and Details:

  • Early Voting Begins: February 20th
  • Primary Election Day: March 5th, 7 am – 7 pm
  • Runoff Election (if needed): May 28th

Texas operates as an open-primary state, meaning voters can choose to participate in either the Republican or Democratic primaries, regardless of their registered party affiliation. However, they must stick to the same party for any potential runoffs. In the general election, voters are free to select candidates from any party.

Presidential Race:

  • The Texas primary, a crucial part of Super Tuesday, will play a significant role in the presidential race. President Joe Biden faces little competition in the Democratic primary, while former President Donald Trump leads among Republican candidates.
DemocratRepublican
Joseph R. Biden (Incumbent)Ryan Binkley
Gabriel CornejoChris Christie
Star LockeRon DeSantis
Frankie LozadaNikki Haley
Armando “Mando” Perez-SerratoAsa Hutchinson
Dean PhillipsVivek Ramaswamy
Cenk UygurDavid Stuckenberg
Marianne WilliamsonDonald J. Trump

U.S. Senate:

  • Incumbent Ted Cruz is seeking a third term in the Senate, facing challenges within the Republican party. The Democratic primary features several candidates, including U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, leading in fundraising efforts.
DemocratRepublican
Colin AllredTed Cruz (Incumbent)
Meri GomezHolland “Redd” Gibson
Mark GonzalezRufus Lopez
Roland Gutierrez
A. Robert Hassan
Steve Keough
Heli Rodriguez Prilliman
Carl Oscar Sherman
Thierry Tchenko

U.S. House:

  • All 38 congressional seats in Texas are up for election, with three open seats garnering particular attention. These include replacements for U.S. Reps. Kay Granger (District 12) and Michael Burgess (District 26), who are not seeking reelection, and the seat vacated by Colin Allred (District 32), who is running for the Senate.

U.S. House District 4

DemocratRepublican
Simon CardellPat Fallon (Incumbent)
Don Horn

U.S. House District 13

DemocratRepublican
(None)Ronny Jackson (Incumbent)

U.S. House District 26

DemocratRepublican
Ernest Lineberger IIIScott Armey
Neena Biswas
Vlad De Franceschi
Luisa Del Rosal
Brandon Gill
John Huffman
Jason Kergosien
Joel Krause
Doug Robison
Mark “Big Rut” Rutledge
Burt Thakur

U.S. House District 32

DemocratRepublican
Callie ButcherDavid Blewett
Raja ChaudhryDarrell Day
Alex CornwallisJuan Feria
Kevin FelderGulrez “Gus” Khan
Julie Johnson
Zachariah Manning
Jan McDowell
Justin Moore
Christopher Panayiotou
Brian Williams

Texas Senate and House:

  • Out of the 31 seats in the Texas Senate, 15 are up for election.
  • The Texas House, comprising 150 members, will see elections in several districts. Notably, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Governor Greg Abbott are actively endorsing candidates reflecting their political agendas.

Texas Senate District 12

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DemocratRepublican
Stephanie DraperTan Parker (Incumbent)

Texas Senate District 30

DemocratRepublican
Michael BraxtonCody Clark
Dale FreyCarrie de Moor
Matthew McGheeBrent Hagenbuch
Jace Yarbrough

Texas House District 57

DemocratRepublican
Collin JohnsonRichard Hayes (Incumbent)

Texas House District 63

DemocratRepublican
Michelle BeckleyCarlos E. Andino Jr.
H. Denise WootenBen Bumgarner (Incumbent)
Vincent Gallo

Texas House District 64

DemocratRepublican
Angela BrewerElaine Hays
Andy Hopper
Lynn Stucky (Incumbent)

Texas House District 106

DemocratRepublican
Hava JohnstonJared Patterson (Incumbent)

State Board of Education:

  • 7 of the 15 districts within the State Board of Education are up for election. This board plays a crucial role in setting the curriculum and choosing textbooks for Texas public schools.

State Board of Education District 12

DemocratRepublican
George KingChad Green
Jamie Kohlmann
Pam Little (Incumbent)
Matt Rostami

Railroad Commission:

  • One seat on the Railroad Commission, which regulates the state’s vital oil and gas industry, is open for election.
DemocratRepublican
Bill BurchChristie Clark
Katherine CulbertChristi Craddick (Incumbent)
Corey Howell
James “Jim” Matlock
Petra Reyes

Supreme Court of Texas:

  • Three seats on the nine-member Texas Supreme Court are up for grabs, with the current all-Republican composition potentially seeing changes based on the election results.

Place 2

DemocratRepublican
DaSean JonesJimmy Blacklock (Incumbent)
Randy Sarosdy

Place 4

DemocratRepublican
Christine Vinh WeemsJohn Devine (Incumbent)
Brian Walker

Place 6

DemocratRepublican
Bonnie Lee GoldsteinJane Bland (Incumbent)
Joe Pool

For Denton County specifically, key races include U.S. Representatives (Districts 4, 13, 26, 32), Texas Senate (Districts 12, 30), State Representatives (Districts 57, 63, 64, 106), and the State Board of Education (Districts 12).

Residents are encouraged to visit the Texas Secretary of State’s website for more information on the ballot order and to find their nearest early voting locations, as these details will be announced soon. As the primaries approach, Texans, especially those in Denton County, are urged to participate actively in this crucial democratic process.

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