Texas Electoral Two-Step

Fellow Citizens:

For all you voters who may be interested in the Democratic primary…

Did you know that in addition to the primary polls tomorrow, there is a caucus vote that begins at 7:15 p.m. or when the polls close, whichever is later?

Most states have a primary or a caucus. Texas Democrats use both. Roughly 2/3 of Texas’ Democratic delegates come from the primary polls, and 1/3 from the caucus that follows the polls. With such a tight race in Texas, the caucus vote most likely will tip the scales.

In this historic election, it’s important to vote at the caucus tomorrow night in addition to voting at the polls – whether you voted early or vote tomorrow.

Caucuses are held at precinct polling stations. Check your precinct address. You may not need it, but bring proof that you voted in the Democratic primary, either a stamped registration card or a receipt from the polling place. Caucusing cannot start until the polls close and with an expected high turnout means voting could go past 8:00 p.m. But, hey, what else do you have to do on a Tuesday night?

For more information, there’s a help line: 800-DEM-3254.

To be fair and give full disclosure…

Republicans also hold caucuses after the polls close, but those do not affect how delegates will be divided among GOP candidates. The caucuses don’t add to the vote – they just determine which party activist gets to go to the state convention. It seems as if you Republicans out there don’t have to work quite so hard for the candidate of your choice!

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