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Who We Are

Builders TX works to ensure democracy reflects the will of the people — not just the loudest few. We equip and support individuals, organizations, and movements that expand participation, strengthen accountability, and put everyday Texans at the center of decision-making.

Builders TX is part of the national Builders Movement, a 501(c)(3) organization committed to overcoming “us vs. them” politics and strengthening accountability in our democracy.

Builders Bloc is an independent, nonpartisan 501(c)(4) organization advancing citizen-led policies and holds elected officials accountable to the broad will of the people, not just the most ideologically extreme.

 

What Are The Primaries?

Primary elections are how voters choose who will represent each political party on the ballot. Before the November election, parties hold primaries to decide which candidates move forward.

Texas primary runoff elections are May 26th.

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Primaries Matter More Than General Elections

Here's Why

Texas primary runoff elections take place 5/26/26 and determine the candidates for the general election, on 11/3/26. Each party holds its own primary.

Diverse people standing at a voting booth deciding who to vote for.

Primaries decide who will be on the November ballot

If you don’t vote in the primary, you don’t get a say in which candidates move forward. You are stuck, often, with candidates who don’t reflect your values or the broad will of Texans.

Texans stink at turning out for the primaries

On average 4 out of 5 Texans skip the primaries. That means, 80% of you will ignore this. In some primaries, the margin of victory can be as little as 300+ votes. (Don’t feel too bad - every other state has low turnout, too).

Guess who DOES show up at the primaries?

A small group of very committed, often more politically extreme voters turn out while the majority of people who want common sense leadership stay home. Candidates know where their bread is buttered - so, they focus on and pander to the “base” without regard to the rest of us.

More extreme candidates often win their primaries

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Without strong primary turnout, the problem continues

Houston (and the rest of Texas), we have a problem

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Only 15% of Americans think Congress is doing its job well.

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Yet, in 2024, 95% of incumbents were re-elected.

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A recent poll of Texans found that fewer than 25% approved of how Texas legislators do their jobs, but most get reelected.

Candidates are more likely to win by sticking closely to their party, rather than trying to work with people on the other side.

DON’T VOTE IN THE PRIMARIES = LEADERS WHO DON’T REACH ACROSS THE AISLE. WE GET POT STIRRERS, NOT PROBLEM SOLVERS.

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Your primary participation determines who elected officials work for

Voting is how you hold elected officials accountable to the will of the people—not just the loudest voices or the most motivated few.

Voting in the primary is how you claim your seat at the table.

Make a plan to vote in the primary runoff elections on May 26th.
Because your future shouldn’t be chosen without you.

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