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Texas Elections 2018

Libertarians, independents and write-ins: Here are Texas' non-major party options in 2018

Texas has eight independent candidates running for office, and the Libertarians will be on the statewide ballot once again.

A "vote" sign in a yard in west Austin on March 6, 2018.

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Third party candidates

Independent candidates

Write-in candidates

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