The Democrat and Republican Primary Elections will be held Tuesday, March 4, with polling places open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Currently, Early Voting is being held until February 28, at the Calhoun County Courthouse from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Additionally, voting can be done from 9:00 a.m until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22.
Two national positions, U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative, District 27, are to be voted on, as well as a number of state-wide offices, including Governor. Also on the ballots are several local and county-wide positions.
Each party will have the opportunity to vote on their party’s referendums.
Party Referendums for Democratic Party Primary Election:
On Immigration Reform: The United States must pass immigration reform; including an earned path to citizenship for those individuals contributing to the economy and the dependents of those individuals. (Vote For or Against)
A Living Wage for All Texans: Congress should pass legislation raising the federal minimum wage to at least 110% of the federal poverty level for a family of four without exception. (Vote For or Against)
Medicaid Expansion: The Governor and the Texas Legislature should accept federal funds; as provided in the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act of 2010; for the expansion of Medicaid to provide coverage to millions of uninsured and underinsured Texans. (Vote For or Against)
On Non-Discrimination Legislation: The Congress and the Texas Legislature should adopt legislation that expands protections against discriminations in employment; housing; and public accommodations based upon sexual orientation and gender identity. (Vote For or Against)
Party Referendums for Republican Party Primary Election:
Religious Freedom: Texans should be free to express their religious beliefs, including prayer, in public places. (Vote For or Against)
Second Amendment: Texans should support Second Amendment liberties by expanding locations where concealed handgun license-holders may legally carry. (Vote For or Against)
Franchise Tax: Texas should abolish state franchise tax, also known as the margins tax, to encourage business growth. (Vote For or Against)
Welfare Reform: Texas recipients of taxpayer-funded public assistance should be subject to random drug testing as a condition of receiving benefits. (Vote For or Against)
No Lawmaker Exceptions: All elected officials and their staff should be subject to the same laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances as their constituents. (Vote For or Against)
Obamacare: The Affordable Car Act, also known as “Obamacare,” should be repealed. (Vote For or Against)
