Why do individuals running for mayor or city council positions in major Texas cities such as Houston, Dallas, and Austin campaign for office using party labels when these positions are filled through nonpartisan elections in Texas?

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Party identification helps inform voters about what candidates for mayor or city council may believe about policy issues.

Individuals running for mayor or city council positions have often held other partisan elected offices.

Even in nonpartisan elections, the two major parties endorse and support candidates.