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Why are so many Republicans running unopposed in local elections? (self.texas)

submitted 2 months ago by FenrirIII to c/texas

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I was just checking the ballot for my area, and half of it was unopposed Republicans. Where is the Democratic party?!

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[–] TropicalDingdong 21 points 2 months ago

I mean, why didn't you run?

Take that answer and repeat it for 1- the number of voters in your district. And its not just true for elected offices, party offices are often given to "those who show up".