but republican candidates will have to do so even sooner. the 2018 midterm primary begins in texas on march 6th with early voting starts there next week. recently chuck spoke to one someone in a crowded field of 18. yes 18. volkswage republicans in a red district outside of austin, texas. one way she s standing out, she s openingly tell openly telling folks she voted for hillary clinton. i think every election is a choice. perfect is never on the ballot. as a woman, i couldn t vote for candidate trump. i ve been telling people this. he is the president, he is the leader of our party and i m proud to stand shoulder to shoulder when he s governing with conservative principles. but i reserve the right to call outin civility when i see it and that is the biggest prat form of my campaign, restoring respect to the political process and i wish more of our leaders in washington would praise the