On the Senate side, there is one open Republican seat in north Texas to replace Drew Springer and a Democrat seat in Houston to replace now Mayor John Whitmire. There is also one competitive general election race down in the Valley for a seat currently held by Democrat Morgan LaMantia. What does this mean for you? I would tell you it means that for our success to continue, Texas businesses MUST become more engaged in the primary elections. Your employees and vendors also need to be encouraged to engage in the primaries. Historically, many elections were competitive in November and we still have a majority of voters that only vote in November. However, there will only be a handful of seats among the 181 members of the Texas Legislature and 38 members of the Texas Congressional Delegation that will be determined then. Simply put, waiting until November is too late. Today, the primary is where most officeholders are determined. So what do you need to do? First, make sure you are registered to vote. To find out if you are registered, scan the QR code. Primary election day is March 5, but you can vote early beginning Feb. 20, and the timeframe runs until March 1. This gives you two full weeks before March 5 to go vote. And don’t forget, the presidential election is Nov. 5. https://www.texas.gov/living-in-texas/ texas‑voter-registration/ In addition to voting, I would encourage you to visit with candidates and learn where they stand on issues that are most important to you early in 2024. I would encourage you to share this message with your employees or, better yet, invite candidates to come talk to your employees and discuss issues directly. TADA is committed to keeping our Texas laws strong. Only by electing pro-business Democrats and Republicans to the Texas Legislature and to Congress will we continue to enjoy the “Texas Miracle” and keep the economy growing strong. As a Texas dealer, you are part of an organization that is promoting a pro-business environment of robust competition. You are working on behalf of your customers every day to make sure they can drive the vehicles they want (and can afford), that the warranties and recalls on their vehicles are honored by the manufacturers. You are also there to help them get their vehicles serviced and repaired as quickly and efficiently as possible. If you have any questions about a specific candidate, please feel free to reach out to Rob, Kate or me. Also, if TADA can help facilitate any meetings for you with a legislator, let us know. Texas dealers are an essential component in keeping Texas moving as both a significant employer and staunch community supporter. It is contingent on all of us to share this strong message! The March 5 Primary Elections will be here before you know it. Texas dealers are an essential component in keeping Texas moving as both a significant employer and staunch community supporter. continued from page 7 DEALERS’ CHOICE 8
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