The Path to Power and Policy
March and may are When Texas Actually Elects It’s Leaders
Your vote in a primary of a few thousand voters carries far more weight than your vote in a November election of millions. To Make Matters Worse - Most of our elected leaders win the nomination by a tiny percentage of votes yet go on to represent our interests, will and values. With tailored districts, MOST RACES IN TEXAS ARE DECIDED BEFORE YOU EVER CAST A VOTE IN NOVEMBER. VOTE in the March Primary and May Runoff in even years to ELECT leaders who value WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU!
~1 In 4 Registered Texans Voted In The 2026 Texas Primary!
Nearly 4.5 million Texans voted in the 2026 March Primary setting a 21st century record for turnout! While that is a record breaking number, 76% of registered Texans stayed home. In the May Runoff, 90% of Texans didn’t cast a ballot.
A Loud Few Decide Our Candidates in November
If you don’t like who is on the ballot in November, you and your friends probably didn’t vote in March and May when the parties pick their candidates.
Our Priorities, Values And Laws Are Impacted
Our elected leaders know that in order to get into office; they PRIMARILY need March and May voters…. And to stay in office, they only need to listen to the priorities, values and will of those voters so they will vote for them in the next primary.
Promoting The Path To Power And Policy in Texas
Texas Matters is a nonpartisan, unbiased nonprofit dedicated to engaging all Texans in the March to March two-year political cycle.
Engage
Increase participation and voter turn-out by educating voters on the power of the 4 key politicalstages in the March to March two-year political cycle – March Primary, May Runoff, November Election and Legislative session.
Amplify
From mobilizing voters to educating on the issues that matter most. Staying engaged during the 4 key political stages ensures that our elected leaders not only earn your vote, but continue to listen, respond, and deliver on the priorities that matter most to you!
Mobilize
Expand voter turn-out with updates and reminders about who the candidates are and what they stand for, as well as when and how to vote.
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Make a Plan and Make It Happen!
Have you ever wondered why our elected leaders are focused on DIVISIVE, FRINGE ISSUES that don’t really matter? Have you ever showed up to vote in November and NOT LIKED ANYONE on the ballot? If your answer is “YES!”,it is likely because you didn’t vote in March and May. Imagine what Texas would be like if all eligible voters participated in March, May and November!
Marnie Rulfs
Texas Matters Founder and CEO
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“You and I are told we must choose between a left or right, but I suggest there is no such thing as a left or right. There is only an up or down.”
“A Time For Choosing”
Ronald Reagan | Oct 27. 1964