Which of the following statements about Texas elections is incorrect?
A)Getting off an election ballot can be as difficult as getting on.
B)For any party that received at least 5 percent of the vote for any statewide office in the previous general election,the full slate of candidates is placed on the ballot automatically.
C)Write-in candidates are not listed on the ballot.
D)The process of gaining access to the ballot by third parties is simple in Texas.

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The statement "The process of gaining access to the ballot by third parties is simple in Texas" is incorrect. In fact, third parties must gather a significant number of signatures on a petition in order to gain access to the ballot in Texas. The other three statements are true: it can be difficult to get on or off the ballot in Texas, parties that meet a certain vote threshold get automatic ballot access, and write-in candidates are not officially listed on the ballot.

Which of the Following Statements About Texas Elections Is Incorrect