In Texas, why are gubernatorial elections held in off-years?
A) so that gubernatorial elections will not be influenced by a presidential election
B) so that candidates cannot run for governor and a federal office at the same time
C) so that voters will not become overwhelmed by too many candidates in one year
D) because Texas happened to become part of the United States during an off-year
E) so that presidential elections will not be influenced by the gubernatorial election

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Holding gubernatorial elections in off-years ensures that they are not influenced by presidential elections, allowing the voters to focus solely on the state's issues and candidates.

In Texas, Why Are Gubernatorial Elections Held in Off-Years