if ($('#vis_xs_indicator').is(':hidden') || typeof VoterInfobyState_Resized!='undefined') { Texas Railroad Commissioner (GOP) Republican. .results_text { padding: 15px 15px 5px 15px; font-style: italic; Maximizing the benefits of natural resources for all Texans will ensure a robust Texas economy."[6]. padding-top: 30px !important; max-width: 75px; } We need industry experts willing to take a deep dive into the complicated issues facing the industry. How can you responsibly regulate an industry that you have zero experience in, or understanding of? overflow: hidden; color: #6db24f; .votebox { State Board of Education (15 seats) } } else { align-items:center; I want to win this election and then effectuate change over the six year term and then leave politics. Click here for coverage of the May 24, 2022, Republican primary runoff. padding: 20px; }. .race_header.green { .votebox_legend .non_result_row { font-size: 12px; Slocum's career experience includes working as an oil and gas consultant, the vice president of operations of Artemis Energy, Inc., and the chief compliance officer of Fenix Petroleum Group LLC. A single payer health insurance program on both the state and federal level, an improved and expanded Medicare for All. Texas ranked as the state with the highest share of total economic contributions by the oil and natural gas industry, generating $411.6 billion toward the state's GDP - including $251.2 billion added to total labor income. To maintain Texas energy independence without sacrificing the health and welfare of Texans and the environment. margin: 0; I have other assets," along with a laughing emoji. Elected officials should not be career politicians. display: inline-block; } else { chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system? Incumbent Wayne Christian and attorney Sarah Stogner advanced from the Republican primary election for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission on March 1, 2022. width: 50%; height: 50px; The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? How? I love Texas and I love my country.". What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important? --progress-bar: #f0a236; Source. The chair of the Texas Railroad Commission fell short of winning at least 50% of the vote and will face oil and gas attorney Sarah Stogner in May. color:white; The results have been certified. }) The Railroad Commission regulates oil, gas and mining in Texas. } .race_footer { --view-more-background: #f0a236; width: 50px; display: none; } }, .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} Submitted Biography: "I am an experienced oil and gas attorney focusing on bringing fair, predictable, and effective leadership to the Railroad Commission of Texas. His website listed endorsements from U.S. Sen Ted Cruz (R) and three members of Texas' delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives. margin: 8px auto; Click on a candidate's name to view that candidate's responses. Comptroller .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { I'm a husband, a father, a grandfather and a great grandfather. App'x. } School districts | --highlights-background: #d3d4d5; Because his death was three weeks before the primary election, Summers name still appeared on the ballot.[1][2]. } Federal courts | } 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. padding-left: 75px; } } I am a man of action. He and Abbott will go head to head in November. In that primary, Christian received 47.1% of the vote and Stogner was second with 15.2%. Heading into the election, the other two members of the Texas Railroad Commission were Christi Craddick (R) and James Wright (R).[6]. What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess? Stogner said the video was meant to draw attention to the importance of the office and the dangers of groundwater pollution, telling television station KBTX in Bryan, Texas, "Ive been jumping up and down for years. top: -5px; text-align: left; width: 100%; } Click here for more information. I have other assets," along with a laughing emoji. border-top: 1px solid #ddd; Texas 2022 Elections Sarah Stogner, former GOP candidate for railroad commissioner, backs Democratic nominee in November's election Stogner, who lost in a Republican primary runoff to. border-left: 1px solid #ddd; padding:7px 8px 8px; This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, or Ballotpedia staff compiled a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy. I want to leave a legacy of beating the odds, helping facilitate difficult changes, and ushering in the next era of Texas energy independence. z-index:1; How to run for office | margin: 8px auto; bottom: 2px | What was the last song that got stuck in your head? } })(); Ballotpedia did not come across any campaign ads for Wayne Christian while conducting research on this election. } .outer_percentage { 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.". who has served on the Texas Railroad Commission since 2016 and is the chair of the three-member board . display: flex; .answer-photo-container { .percentage_number { width: 90%; tusa-race-stage-summary, tusa-person-summary, tusa-filing-dates { $(this).next('div.vis_widget_table').slideToggle('normal'); Submitted Biography: "I have over 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Jonathan Weisman, Reporting from Atlanta. .panel-body p { } "[9], Sarah Stogner released a TikTok video in February 2022 where she appeared on a piece of oil pumping equipment topless and in her underwear with the caption, "They said I needed money. } Click on a candidate's name to visit their Ballotpedia page. What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important? The data is gathered and made available by Transparency USA. .answers-container { He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. Texas 2022 Elections Republican Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian wins reelection. Incumbent Wayne Christian defeated Luke Warford, Jaime Dez, and Hunter Crow in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 8, 2022. } The results have been certified. } .results_row { text-align: center; I am willing to do what others won't - as evidenced by my work as a floor hand on oil rigs. 100% remote. This office is unique and important because the Railroad Commission regulates the oil & gas industries as well as coal and uranium extraction. } margin-top: 0px; Helping establish global ESG (environmental, social, and governance) metrics and standards. Include all stakeholders in long-term planning to protect Texas energy independence. "[5], Tipton's campaign website said he had 18 years of engineering experience in all aspects of the oil and gas industry, including offshore drilling. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { --title-background: #334aab; Survey responses from candidates in this race. background-color: #f4f4f4; 3. .race_header.libertarian { @media only screen and (min-width: 600px) { line-height: 1.5em; Dawayne Tipton. border-left: 1px solid #ddd; ", "I am an experienced oil and gas attorney focusing on bringing fair, predictable, and effective leadership to the Railroad Commission of Texas. What were the early voting start and end dates? } } Putting Texans to work to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy; 2. background-color: #dac113; Roman McAllen defeated Chris Spellmon in the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 6, 2018. } .inner_percentage.Green { } .race_header { 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. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; } State legislature | Incumbents are bolded and underlined. } Roman McAllen defeated Chris Spellmon in the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 6, 2018. } if (chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-down')) { }) font-weight: 100; They defeated Kelly Stone and Mark Watson in the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 3, 2020. .election_results_text { Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Oil and gas industry experience is imperative for the Railroad Commission to serve Texas citizens responsibly. [5], The commission does not regulate the railroad industry, but instead oversees the oil and gas business in Texas. For more on how we select candidates to include, click here. } I love Texas and the United States of America. padding-bottom: 8px; } .inner_percentage.Democratic { 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!". I have had to pull up my bootstraps and word really hard for everything I have. .non_result_row th { --subtitle-background: #334aab; .quote-icons { padding-left: 0; He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. Public policy, Communications: Alison Graves Carley Allensworth Abigail Campbell Sarah Groat Caitlin Vanden Boom Stogner said on her campaign website that she has represented landowners, oil service companies, and oil and gas well operators for more than 15 years. Since taking office, Commissioner Christian has been appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) as the Official Representative of Texas. } float: left; clearInterval(nTimer); I worked at a kayak rental business near the coast from when I was 14 until I went to college. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, .quote-icons { color: #888; max-height: 580px; } vertical-align: top; position: relative; background-color: #6db24f; margin-bottom: 4px; } } Cities | 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. margin-bottom: 0px; padding:7px 8px 8px; font-size: 12px; Was early voting available to all voters? Elections in 2023 | All Texans deserve access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy. margin-bottom: 4px; a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { Ballotpedia features 395,443 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. Oh man - I love a good pun. padding-top: 8px; What was your very first job? position: relative; As Commissioner I will ensure that Texans maintains its energy leadership of the last hundred years for hundreds of years to come. Public Lands Commissioner Texas had one Retained Pivot County, 0.55 percent of all Retained Pivot Counties. Click on a candidate's name to view that candidate's responses. } background: #f5f5f5; Our current regulators have ignored these problems for too long. text-align: left !important; Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? A broad understanding of statutes and regulations applicable to oil and gas operations in the state and the ability to tell large corporate campaign donors that they have to follow the same rules as everyone else. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. } Texas voted Republican in all six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020. } .results_row.winner { In high school I worked at a sandwich shop and the Gap. Both candidates had advanced to the runoff because no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 1 primary. widget_load_check_dom() } Governor, incumbent Dan Patrick . If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? padding-bottom: 7px; I started out as a floor hand on an oil rig, and with hard work and dedication, I worked my way up to eventually a subject matter expert for a leading oil and gas insurer, mitigating and assessing risk. External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell text-align: left !important; There are reasons we have the regulations we have, and we must protect our groundwater and keep the oil and gas moving. Eliminate debt at the Railroad Commission. The suit argues that High Roller Environmental did not properly notify nearby property owners before seeking project approval from the commission. $("div.vis_widget_title").each(function(index) { In that primary, Christian received 47.1% of the vote and Stogner was second with 15.2%. padding-bottom: 3px; margin-right: 10px; margin-right: 12px; We have to figure out where these earthquakes are coming from in the Permian Basin. text-align: left; padding-bottom: 3px; .electionsectionheading { Christian finished first in the primary with 47% of the vote and Stogner was second with 15%. U.S. Congress | One of the reasons I'm running for office is because I'm struggling to find any elected officials who are role models. } } } font-size: 1.25em; } height: 50px; Whose example would you like to follow, and why? border: 1px solid #999; top: 0px; font-size: 20px; Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? I believe in limited government. overflow-y: hidden; 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.". We need to protect our groundwater from aging infrastructure. border-top: 1px solid #ddd; .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { There were no incumbents in this race. padding-left: 75px; Incumbent Wayne Christian and Sarah Stogner advanced to a runoff. .race_header.green { font-size: 2em; background-color: #db0000; --progress-bar: #f0a236; The following is a list of candidates running for office in the 2022 Texas Railroad Commissioner election. . chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); } Christian's professional experience includes working in business, banking, and real estate and owning a financial services business. border: 1px solid #999; padding-bottom: 3px; font-size: 2em; border-radius: 0 0 7px 7px; Cities | .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? .outer_percentage { display: block; Unicorns do exist - never let people tell you that doing the right thing is impossible. display: block; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; } } .inner_percentage.Republican { ", Federal and state primary competitiveness, Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022, Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, Texas Railroad Commissioner election, 2022 (May 24 Republican primary runoff), Texas Railroad Commissioner election, 2020, Texas Railroad Commissioner election, 2018, 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&oldid=8896298, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, 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. } As such, the RRC is vital to Texas. } 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! .votebox-scroll-container { .electionsectionheading { Experienced lawyer with no long term interest in politics. } position: absolute; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { overflow-y: hidden; Texans understand the essential nature of oil and natural gas, and this analysis confirms the indispensable role the industry plays in providing jobs and investment that benefits every community and all Texans; however, we cannot ignore the difficult issues facing our industry. Federal courts | .race_header.democratic { } Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, and bull-dog tenacity. Landowners and the general public have been left out of the conversation for too long - resulting in crony capitalism. padding: 5px; 1. font-size: 20px; Entertainment Culture & Arts Media Celebrity TV & Film. Heading into the election, the other two members of the Texas Railroad Commission were Christi Craddick (R) and James Wright (R).[6]. 2. Opinion. I will also protect landowner's rights. .race_header.democratic { . .multi-survey-header { margin-top: 0; Submitted Biography: "I'm a Christian that has had two amazing careers and have now chosen to enter politics. margin-bottom: -2px !important; Sarah Stogner (R) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. I am passionate about ensuring Texas remains an international leader in energy production. .results_table_container { Click here to submit it for this profile! 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