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Veterans Intervene in Texas Lawsuit to Protect Open Primaries

A veteran-led group is challenging a push to restrict Texas primary elections, filing a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit that threatens the state’s open-voting system. Veterans for All Voters argues that requiring party registration to participate in taxpayer-funded elections alienates independents and undermines democratic access for those who served.

Veterans Intervene in Texas Lawsuit to Protect Open Primaries
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The motion, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, seeks to defend current election laws against a challenge brought by the Republican Party of Texas. Alongside two Texas veterans, Scott Shepherd and Joshua Davis, the organization also submitted an emergency request to hold a proposed consent judgment by Attorney General Ken Paxton in abeyance. This move aims to prevent the case from reaching a resolution without a party present to represent the state’s existing election framework.

Alberto Ramos, CEO of the group, framed the intervention as an extension of military service rather than a partisan maneuver. The organization, which boasts approximately 1,000 members nationwide, maintains that open, competitive elections are fundamental to the civic health of the country. By seeking a seat at the table, the group hopes to ensure that veterans and independent voters remain active participants in the electoral process, regardless of their refusal to align with a specific party label.

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