The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) supports Senate Bill 1209, which consolidates most elections in Texas to the November uniform election date and eliminates the May election date for political subdivisions. This reform enhances electoral transparency, increases civic participation, and ensures that important decisions more accurately reflect the will of the broader electorate.

1. Establishes Predictability and Reduces Voter Confusion
   By consolidating elections onto a single, uniform date, SB 1209 makes the voting process more accessible and predictable for voters. When elections occur on a consistent schedule, citizens are more likely to be aware of and participate in those elections, strengthening engagement across the board.
   
   
2. Improves Voter Turnout and Representation
   Off-cycle elections, often held in May, historically suffer from extremely low turnout, leading to decisions—such as bond measures or tax increases—being made by a small fraction of voters. Consolidating elections into a higher-turnout cycle helps ensure that such decisions more accurately reflect the will of the community at large.
   
   
3. Promotes Efficient Use of Resources
   SB 1209 reduces administrative burdens and unnecessary costs associated with repeatedly staffing, managing, and conducting off-cycle elections. Efficient election administration aligns with LPTexas’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and minimizing government waste.
   
   

Conclusion
The Libertarian Party of Texas urges the Legislature to adopt SB 1209. A uniform election schedule promotes transparency, accountability, and broader participation in the democratic process—ensuring that decisions made at the ballot box are truly representative of the people they affect.