The high number of contests contributes to the state’s low voter turnout — but it’s not the only reason.
Some of these changes could increase turnout in Texas, said Stein, the political scientist at Rice University. But many may not help as much as they do in other states.
But increasing access to mail-in voting, too, could have unintended consequences — because it exposes voters to a lack of privacy from their immediate household. Stein said that many voters may face pressure from family members, coworkers or other people to vote a certain way that they wouldn't experience if voting in a traditional polling place.What can the average voter do?
“We've gotten away from this idea of talking to people about elections because people want to turn it into politics,” LeBombard said. “But you don't have to talk about politics if you want to talk about voting.” If a friend says they won’t vote because they don’t know what’s on the ballot, LeBombard says Texans should point them to a voter’s guide. If they say they can’t vote because they have to care for their children, encourage them to bring their children with them or help them find child care.
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