Texas 2022 elections: What issues matter most to you

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There is not any presidential election this 12 months, however the midterm elections this fall will outline the way forward for Texas.

Texans will solid their ballots for the governor, the lawyer basic, and plenty of different state and federal workplaces. Some Texas communities can even maintain native elections for college board, metropolis or county seats, and initiatives.

Many candidates have rolled out political platforms. But what do Texans, particularly these not entrenched in politics, need? That’s what we would like to know. We need to dive deeper into the issues that hold Texans up at night time and the election questions that puzzle them — even when they’re not those making headlines.

We need to transcend speaking factors and report options. What can elected officers in native, state and federal workplaces do to handle voters’ issues? What’s at stake for you this election cycle? What issues would you like to higher perceive? We need to hear from all Texas residents — no matter voter eligibility. While not all Texans can solid ballots, all Texans are impacted by coverage selections within the state.

We’re on the lookout for responses past one-word solutions or phrases like “climate change.” The extra particular you are, the simpler it’s for us to understand how precisely we may help you.

We gained’t give you the option to reply each query, however we are going to use frequent questions and themes within the responses to information our reporting.

In the shape under, we additionally ask some questions on your experiences with elections as a result of we would like to higher perceive Texas voters and residents within the state. We won’t share any information with out first contacting you.

Fill out the shape or e mail us at neighborhood@texastribune.org.

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