Question

What are some concerns regarding abolishing straight-ticket voting in Texas?

Multiple Choice
affect voting among ethnic and racial minorities
cause people to become more partisan
increase voter turnout in non-presidential election years
an increase in the amount of voter fraud

Answer 1

Concerns regarding abolishing straight-ticket voting in Texas may include:

- **affect voting among ethnic and racial minorities**: This option reflects the concern that removing straight-ticket voting could disproportionately impact minority voters who may rely on this option to streamline the voting process.

The other options may not directly relate to common concerns about the abolition of straight-ticket voting. For instance, abolishing straight-ticket voting is generally thought to complicate the voting process rather than increase voter turnout, and while it could lead to increased partisanship, the direct correlation is less clear. Additionally, an increase in voter fraud is not usually a significant concern linked to the abolition of straight-ticket voting.