A report on the impact, activities, and finances of the Texas Public Policy Foundation in 2010.
Election Integrity
Consolidating Elections to Increase Turnout and Save Taxpayer Dollars
Uniform election dates produce four main benefits: 1) higher voter turnout, 2) election administration cost savings, 3) decreased likelihood of special interests dominating a low-turnout election, and 4) reduced election worker burnout. Key points: Seven states require municipal elections to be consolidated with even-year federal election dates. This increases turnout and saves $29.5-129 million for...
March 20, 2026