Turnout Drops in Texas Primaries Amid Busy Ballot Push
Turnout fell 8.9 percent as early voting continued. Ector County chair John Wilkins praised the presidential race energizing Democrats locally. Secretary of State Phil Wilson forecast a record 26 percent turnout statewide with about 3.3 million votes, comparing to 1988’s 2.7 million. County election staff will ramp up supplies and conduct roving troubleshooters to handle the surge. Some Republicans crossed over to vote Democrat, eyeing races for county attorney and District 81.
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Texas Eyes Focus As Nation Prepares For Primary
A long Texas border stretches 1240 miles and shapes politics as residents grow more diverse. Analysts note Texas swing voters, a rising immigrant presence, and security concerns influence the March 4 primary dynamics amid a larger national trend.
Democrats shut out in three rural Panhandle counties
In El Paso and three rural Panhandle counties Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama receive no votes. The Democrats do not hold a primary and there appear to be no Democratic voters or election workers in these counties with about 8 400 residents.
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Counties Over in Loving County Primary Choice
Deputy County Clerk Dustin Burrows explains no Republican primary in Mentone because all residents vote in the Democrat primary. Loving County has 117 registered voters, and those wanting a Republican ballot cast a vote in the November general election.
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Ward County Republicans vote split in sparsely attended primary
In Ward County, a Mona han s Wickett Grandfalls area GOP primary draws few voters. Democratic chair Treva Oxedine notes Republicans cross over to the Democratic primary, then vote Republican in November. Reeves County officials warn primary turnout can be higher than general, as voters stay home when only one nomineee remains.
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Bush forecasts GOP win as primary race tightens
President Bush hosts Denmark’s prime minister at his Texas ranch while candidates traverse Texas for Tuesday’s primary. Bush says he voted absentee and backs the GOP ticket. McCain appears to have the Republican contest wrapped up, yet Texas remains a toss up for Democratic rivals.
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