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LeftInTX

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8. Texas has this law. Applies to state and local offices.

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 10:51 AM

Apr 11

Even if you are off parole, you can't run. You can vote, but you can't run for office. However, this rule does not apply to party chairs!!! I wish it did. The rule does not apply to election judges. But I'm fine with that. Elections have enough checks and balances. However, party chair is a position, which is poorly supervised.

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Draft THIS constitutional amendment NOW! [View all] 31st Street Bridge Apr 11 OP

No it won't Abnredleg Apr 11 #1

Growing some weed in your basement is a felony in most states Mysterian Apr 11 #2

The amendment would be only federal office RandomNumbers Apr 11 #5

Absolutely Greg_In_SF Apr 11 #3

Which felony? States classify crimes in different ways. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 11 #4

Texas has this law. Applies to state and local offices. LeftInTX Apr 11 #8

I'm not a fan of it, myself. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 11 #9

I wish it applied to party chairs! LeftInTX Apr 11 #10

You can see the problem with this? Boo1 Apr 11 #6

No they can't Wifes husband Apr 11 #11

Lol. Yeah, we need more felons in office. 31st Street Bridge Wednesday #12

This message was self-deleted by its author Rebl2 Apr 11 #7

Totally stunning how many people don't like this idea 31st Street Bridge Wednesday #13

Have you not noticed the number of attempts Trump and red states have made to charge officials with felonies? onenote Wednesday #14

You've obviously never been convicted of a felony n/t leftstreet Wednesday #15

No, I haven't 31st Street Bridge Wednesday #16

Well teah D_Master81 Wednesday #17