Texas HB1406 amends the Election Code to implement preferential voting in primary elections.

Texas HB1406 amends the Election Code to implement preferential voting in primary elections. If no candidate receives a majority of votes, the votes of the candidate with the fewest votes are reassigned to the next highest preference of the voter. If no candidate still receives a majority, a runoff election is held. The bill also includes provisions for the reassignment of votes, the calculation of primary election expenses, and the conduct of joint primary elections. The changes apply to elections ordered on or after September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1406 amends the Election Code to implement preferential voting in primary elections.

Texas HB1406 amends the Election Code to implement preferential voting in primary elections. If no candidate receives a majority of votes, the votes of the candidate with the fewest votes are reassigned to the next highest preference of the voter. If no candidate still receives a majority, a runoff election is held. The bill also includes provisions for the reassignment of votes, the calculation of primary election expenses, and the conduct of joint primary elections. The changes apply to elections ordered on or after September 1, 2025.