Texas SB341 mandates preferential voting in special elections for offices requiring a majority vote.

Texas SB341 amends the Election Code to require preferential voting in special elections for offices needing a majority vote. Voters rank candidates from most to least preferred. If no candidate achieves a majority, votes are reassigned based on voter preferences until a majority is reached. The bill also eliminates primary and runoff elections for these offices and repeals related provisions. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB341 mandates preferential voting in special elections for offices requiring a majority vote.

Texas SB341 amends the Election Code to require preferential voting in special elections for offices needing a majority vote. Voters rank candidates from most to least preferred. If no candidate achieves a majority, votes are reassigned based on voter preferences until a majority is reached. The bill also eliminates primary and runoff elections for these offices and repeals related provisions. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.