Terms Used In Texas Election Code 52.069

  • Primary election: means an election held by a political party under Chapter 172 to select its nominees for public office, and, unless the context indicates otherwise, the term includes a presidential primary election. See Texas Election Code 1.005

If an office to be filled for an unexpired term is to be voted on at a general or primary election, “unexpired term” shall be printed on the ballot following the office title.