Most candidates for general elections in Texas get on the ballot __________.

A. by winning a primary or runoff election of one of the major political parties
B. by gaining enough signatures from citizens to qualify as an independent
C. through nomination by the chair of their state's party organization
D. through being chosen by the Republican and Democratic election caucuses of the state legislature


Answer: A

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