Elections in Texas


From 1836 to 1845 Republic of Texas elected Presidents. In 1845, it was admitted as the state of Texas.

On March 4, 2008 Texas had Democratic and Republican primaries for President.

Texas gubernatorial elections are held every four years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November and do not coincide with the presidential elections.

Texas Senate elections are held every four years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November on the same date as gubernatorial elections.

Texas House elections are held every two years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

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