ACC's Center for Public Policy and Political Studies (CPPPS) released a study that indicates the Nov. 2 gubernatorial election had the highest amount of straight ticket voting in 12 years. Straight ticket voting occurs when a voter picks candidates on a ballot according to what party the candidate is affiliated with. The study shows that nearly 58 percent of the ballots contained straight ticket votes.
In a statement issued by ACC, CPPPS director Peck Young explained why this might have happened.
"This year's election was highly nationalized. When that's the case, we see more straight ticket votes," said Young. "Voting straight party is about voting a brand, and Texas voters showed their preference for the Republican brand."
CPPPS will be releasing a fuller report on this subject in December.
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