There’s all the down-ballot elections, and states like Texas have completely open primaries. And states like Texas often have nearly one-party rule, so the pri

There’s all the down-ballot elections, and states like Texas have completely open primaries. And states like Texas often have nearly one-party rule, so the primary pretty much is the election. Because of the party that currently owns the non-urban parts of Texas, I usually vote in that primary, despite not voting for its candidates in the general elections.