background-color: #6db24f; padding-right: 62px; Both candidates had advanced to the runoff because no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 1 primary. chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-down'); .inner_percentage { padding: 5px; App'x. Incumbent Wayne Christian defeated Luke Warford, Jaime Dez, and Hunter Crow in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 8, 2022. overflow-y: auto; What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? margin-right: 10px; } z-index:1; We need to include all stakeholders (including operators, landowners, mineral owners, regulators, and the general public) at the table as we usher in the next era of Texas energy independence. width: 100%; font-size: 1.25em; I'm a husband, a father, a grandfather and a great grandfather. But I truly admire my 7 year old daughter who has inspired me to run. Oh man - I love a good pun. The Railroad Commission has three members who are elected to six-year staggered terms such that one commissioner is up for election every two years. View each candidates loan totals, if any, by clicking View More in the table below and learn more about this data here. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. Roman McAllen defeated Chris Spellmon in the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 6, 2018. padding-left: 20px !important; } Christian's professional experience includes working in business, banking, and real estate and owning a financial services business. who has served on the Texas Railroad Commission since 2016 and is the chair of the three-member board . } } display: inline-block; } Ballotpedia features 395,443 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. } padding: 5px; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { They defeated Kelly Stone and Mark Watson in the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 3, 2020. border-top: 1px solid #ddd; display: inline-block; @media only screen and (min-width: 600px) { "I am an experienced oil and gas attorney focusing on bringing fair, predictable, and effective leadership to the Railroad Commission of Texas. margin: 0 !important; For more on how we select candidates to include, click here. overflow-y: hidden; .multi-survey-header { $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Roman McAllen and Mike Wright in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 6, 2018. --progress-bar: #f0a236; width: 50%; margin: 8px auto; How to vote | 3. display: block; } 2. James Wright defeated Chrysta Castaeda, Matt Sterett, and Katija Gruene in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 3, 2020. Putting Texans to work to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy; 2. His website lists endorsements from U.S. Sen Ted Cruz (R) and three members of Texas' delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives. } font-size: 12px; What was the last song that got stuck in your head? .non_result_row { We need to include all stakeholders (including operators, landowners, mineral owners, regulators, and the general public) at the table as we usher in the next era of Texas energy independence. margin-top: 0; Suggest a missing candidate here. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { Katija Gruene advanced from the Green convention for Texas Railroad Commission on April 18, 2020. } I'm a servant-leader with amazing leadership skills. .answers-container { .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { Democrat Attorney General candidates are in the same boat. To maintain Texas energy independence without sacrificing the health and welfare of Texans and the environment. margin-right: 10px; } $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); With just over 70 percent of the results in, the Democratic bid for the open seat in Texas' competitive 15th District appears destined for a runoff. Who do you look up to? VoterInfobyState_Toggle = true; Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. .race_header.libertarian { How to run for office | color: #888; margin: 0px 10px; .results_row td { } ", Sources: Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics? overflow-y: hidden; if ($(this).next('.vis_widget_table').is(":hidden")) { } width: 90%; color: #888; If any candidate had received more than 50% of the vote in the primary, he or she would have automatically advanced to the Nov. 8 general election. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: inline; } --view-more-background: #f0a236; Christian faced Luke Warford (D) in the Nov. 8 general election. height: auto; margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 25px; Heres the naked truth, guys. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { font-weight: 300; If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? I want to ensure that oil and gas jobs are protected so that future generations can improve their lives the same way I was able to. The results have been certified. .percentage_number { .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { What would be your top three priorities as railroad commissioner? if (document.readyState === 'complete') { clearInterval(nTimer); 2. What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess? The section below shows responses from candidates in this race who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. I will also protect landowner's rights. position: relative; margin-right: 12px; I want to leave a legacy of beating the odds, helping facilitate difficult changes, and ushering in the next era of Texas energy independence. font-style: italic; margin-top: 1em; } margin-top: 1em; I want to bring my skills and industry experience to the RRC to put Texas families first. width: 65px; } Texas 2022 Elections Republican Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian wins reelection. [8] In response, Christain said, My opponents are mudslinging out of desperation because I am the only candidate in this race with the endorsements, campaign infrastructure, and resources necessary to win this race. line-height: 1.5em; padding-bottom: 8px; The results have been certified. How to vote | margin: 0; Current members of the Commission receive 70% of their campaign donations from the industry they are supposed to regulate, making it ineffective. } Biography: Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. The Railroad Commission regulates oil, gas and mining in Texas. Now that Ive got your attention, lets get dressed and get to work. The Texas oil and natural gas industry directly and indirectly supported over 2.5 million total jobs across the state's economy in 2019. padding: 15px 15px 5px 15px; Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Weston Martinez in the Republican primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 6, 2018. The RRC in particular is not a role for sitting on the sidelines. 1. Roman McAllen defeated Chris Spellmon in the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 6, 2018. border-radius: 50%; } } max-width: 75px; I know the regulations, why we have them, and I know how to make minor tweaks if need be to adjust if needed. He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. .inner_percentage.Green { Texans will choose between four candidates: Republican incumbent Wayne Christian, Democratic. For more on how we select candidates to include, click here. font-style: italic; .results_row { Roman McAllen defeated Chris Spellmon in the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 6, 2018. height: 100%; } background-color: green; Wayne Christian 2022 campaign website, "About Wayne Christian," accessed March 11, 2022, This information was current as of the candidate's run for Texas Railroad Commission in 2022, Submitted Biography: "I am an experienced oil and gas attorney focusing on bringing fair, predictable, and effective leadership to the Railroad Commission of Texas. Now that Ive got your attention, lets get dressed and get to work. "[2], Christian was originally elected to the commission in 2016, defeating Grady Yarbrough (D), 53% to 38%, for an open seat after David Porter did not seek re-election. .question-scroll-container { Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. display: none; This office is unique and important because the Railroad Commission regulates the oil & gas industries as well as coal and uranium extraction. Preventing federal intervention in Texas energy regulation (we can govern ourselves); 3. We need to protect our groundwater from aging infrastructure. } As the youngest statewide Democratic candidate in more than 30 years in Texas, I will bring a fresh perspective to the Texas Railroad Commission. Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? .quote-icons { .votebox-scroll-container { border: 1px solid #999; The Commission's regulatory power is unique because oil and gas is responsible for a large portion of the Texas economy. if (chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-down')) { display: inline-block; Was early voting available to all voters? Railroad Commissioner. display: none; text-align: center; Incumbent Wayne Christian and Sarah Stogner advanced to a runoff. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; We have to stop using freshwater for drilling and completing wells. width: 350px; margin-top: 16px; bottom: 2px padding-left: 0; Provide the public access to information and facilitate efficiencies with regulated industries through communications and technologies. width: 100%; She believed in me and pushed me to be a better and more productive student. Heading into the election, the other two members of the Texas Railroad Commission were Christi Craddick (R) and James Wright (R).[6]. background-color: #003388; align-items:center; I am a Texas Oil & Gas Compliance Consultant by trade. When the power was out, instead of working tirelessly to get the grid back online, the Commissioners were focused on making billions for their wealthy donors and passing those costs on to consumers. } margin: 0 !important; Luke Warford, a former energy consultant, is running for a seat on Texas' influential Railroad Commission. width: 100% !important; Warford was unopposed in the Democratic primary. .panel-body { As a lifelong Republican I am running to be your Railroad Commissioner so I can fight hard for Texas conservative values! .race_header.democratic { background-color: #db0000; Landowners and the general public have been left out of the conversation for too long - resulting in crony capitalism. Jonathan Weisman, Reporting from Atlanta. .multi-survey-header p { } padding-right: 20px !important; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Federal and state primary competitiveness, Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022, Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. } What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? I want to follow her example. } Citizen's rights under the law. }) What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline? border-top: 1px solid #ddd; .panel-body { We need industry experts willing to take a deep dive into the complicated issues facing the industry. } Texas voted Republican in all six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020. } else { .quote-icons { padding-bottom: 8px; The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. Regulating intrastate pipelines - the safest way to ensure Texans have access to affordable natural gas energy. .non_result_row div { Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 11 (February 24, 2022), Texas Railroad Commissioner election, 2020, Texas Railroad Commissioner election, 2018, United States congressional delegations from Texas, Kansas' 3rd Congressional District election, 2022, New York's 23rd Congressional District election, 2022 (August 23 Republican primary), Ohio's 13th Congressional District election, 2022, Texas' 15th Congressional District election, 2022, Texas railroad commission official website, District of Columbia (board of education), State executive officials serving in home states, Ken Carbullido, Vice President of Election Product and Technology Strategy, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Texas_Railroad_Commissioner_election,_2022_(May_24_Republican_primary_runoff)&oldid=9026462, Pages using DynamicPageList parser function, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, Texas state executive official elections, 2022, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. .race_footer { So is Chris Carr, the Republican candidate for attorney general running against John Gordon, the Trump-endorsed candidate. height: auto; ", Christian said that during his first term in office he has been "fighting against Biden Administration efforts like the Green New Deal, CLEAN Future Act, and the Paris Climate Agreement. } } What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? I love Texas and I love my country. } Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. "[10], The San Antonio Express-News endorsed Stogner in the railroad commissioner primary on February 11, 2022, but withdrew their endorsement after the video and instead gave their support to Dawayne Tipton.[11][12]. What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system? background-color: grey; }); They defeated Tom Slocum Jr., Marvin Summers, and Dawayne Tipton in the Republican primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 1, 2022. border-radius: 50%; The commission does not regulate the railroad industry, but instead oversees the oil and gas business in Texas. display: inline-block; } Because his death was three weeks before the primary election, Summers name still appeared on the ballot.[1][2]. letter-spacing: .03em; State Board of Education (15 seats) ", "I am an experienced oil and gas attorney focusing on bringing fair, predictable, and effective leadership to the Railroad Commission of Texas. --view-more-background: #f0a236; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; } Railroad Commission candidates have opposing visions of the future of Texas' oil and gas industry KUT 90.5 | By Mose Buchele Published November 1, 2022 at 11:30 AM CDT Warford campaign. if (typeof VoterInfobyState_Toggle === 'undefined') { border-radius: 50%; What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? letter-spacing: .04em; widget_load_check_dom() width: 100%;
. .question-scroll-container { overflow-x: scroll; } padding-left: 16px; } function resizeChevron() { padding-left: 8px; Sarah Stogner (R) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. We have to figure out where these earthquakes are coming from in the Permian Basin. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Nick Corasaniti Mar 1, 2022. } Texas voted Republican in all six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020. I don't think I can pick just one, but some recent favorites include the Psychology of Money, Freakanomics, A Rock Between Two Rivers, Untamed, and the Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. State Board of Education (15 seats) font-weight: bold; Preventing federal intervention in Texas energy regulation (we can govern ourselves); 3. You can trust me to lead Texas down the conservative path at the Railroad Commission and help domestic oil and gas in Texas flourish while keeping our operations clean and safe! position: absolute; --subtitle-background: #334aab; Protect the environment and consumers by ensuring that fossil fuel extraction and energy production, storage, and delivery minimize harmful effects on the states natural resources. Survey responses from candidates in this race. display: inline-block; 3. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. Biography: Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. border-radius: 50%; margin-right: 10px; .results_row td:first-child { --title-background: #334aab; font-size: 12px; } } Five candidates are presently running in the March 1, 2022 Republican Primary to be the next Railroad Commissioner of Texas. margin-bottom: -2px !important; font-size: 2em; .multi-survey-header p { width: 35px !important; } text-align: center; font-weight: 300; .question-scroll-container { Source. .question-scroll-container { I served in the U.S. Army for 21 years and the Oil & Gas Industry for 30 years. .answers-container { } width: 50px; --highlights-background: #d3d4d5; Critics have pointed to commissioners' close industry ties and loose oversight of pipeline operators and natural gas producers, which made billions during the freeze while gas power plants struggled to secure fuel. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. } .results_row td { Contact our sales team. | Oversee the development of the states energy resources while protecting public health and the environment through an effective regulatory program that allows for the orderly and efficient development of oil and gas resources. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. .indicate_scroll { Christian said on his website that he has a record of fighting against unnecessary regulations and said he "believes all regulations should be consistent, predictable, and based on sound science. Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Roman McAllen and Mike Wright in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 6, 2018. padding-left: 20px !important; color:white; Christian announced months ago that he would seek a second term in 2022, and Warford is an underdog. position: relative; background-color: #f4f4f4; So if I have to name a struggle, it's the constant change that comes with moving frequently. padding-left: 0; The section below shows responses from candidates in this race who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. border-radius: 0 0 7px 7px; background-color: #db0000; color: #fff; Christian's professional experience includes working in business, banking, and real estate and owning a financial services business. No polls were available for this election. One of the reasons I'm running for office is because I'm struggling to find any elected officials who are role models. 3. 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