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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By María Méndez

Democrats need to act swiftly to nominate a new presidential candidate for the Texas ballot


President Joe Biden withdrawing from the presidential election has raised questions about how his Democratic replacement would get on the November ballot across the country. State law suggests a new nominee wouldn't have much of a problem doing so in Texas, if the party acts soon.

The two major parties have until Aug. 26 to submit the names of their presidential candidates for the Texas ballot, giving Democrats five weeks to make changes.

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