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during the 1950s, democratic primary elections in texas drew more voters than general elections. why is that?

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Explanation: Because Republican candidates couldn't realistically challenge any Democratic candidate in a general election in Texas, Democratic primaries usually decided who would end up winning office. As a result, most Texas voters in the 1950s focused their attentions on the Democratic primary rather than the general election.

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