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How does a runoff election work in Texas?

Texas is one of a handful of states that require a candidate to get a majority of the votes in a primary to advance to the general election. This means a candidate must get 50% plus one vote to win an ...
The hotly-contested U.S. Senate primaries in Texas have once again brought the question of runoff elections to the forefront of American politics.
Precinct and county conventions are March 28 in Midland; GOP primary voters or oath signers may attend. Runoff candidates ...
Texas Democrats busted through turnout expectations for the primaries. But can they keep up that momentum for May's runoff ...
Texas, announced Thursday evening he will not seek re-election amid a House Ethics investigation into an affair he admitted ...
New congressional maps debuted in Texas and North Carolina, as Republicans defend their majorities and Democrats look to flip ...
Congressmen Al Green and Christian Menefee will head to a runoff election in May. It will mark yet another election for a congressional district that’s had a tumultuous two years.
Rep. Tony Gonzales' election is headed for a runoff against social media influencer Brandon Herrera after he failed to clinch ...