Ballot measures, Who represents me? Click here to subscribe to the newsletter. The primary was scheduled for March 1, 2022, and a primary runoff was scheduled for May 24, 2022. 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. font-style: italic; Heres the naked truth, guys. .votebox { Democrat Attorney General candidates are in the same boat. The runoff election was held on May 24, 2022. 2. padding-left: 75px; $('.collapse').collapse('show'); As a Texas Railroad Commissioner, I will serve our state by asking difficult questions and including all stakeholders to reach the answers together. What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important? The results have been certified. if ($('#vis_xs_indicator').is(':hidden')){ border-radius: 0 0 7px 7px; State executives | In high school I worked at a sandwich shop and the Gap. Reducing emissions to improve energy security and create jobs: In order to maintain Texas energy leadership and take advantage of the significant opportunities in todays market, we must work to make our oil and gas cleaner, safer, and more affordable while also expanding Texas energy leadership in wind, carbon capture, solar, geothermal, and hydrogen. .inner_percentage.Democratic { 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. padding: 15px 15px 5px 15px; .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { background-color: #dac113; position: absolute; Sarah Stogner (R) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. --link-color: #337ab7; Elected officials should serve the public, rather than their campaign donors. The 2022 Austin mayoral election was held on November 8, 2022 to elect the next mayor of Austin, Texas. Incumbent Wayne Christian won election in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission. Warford was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters? } margin: 0 !important; } .votebox-results-cell--check { margin-top: 0px; Texans will choose between four candidates: Republican incumbent Wayne Christian, Democratic. .votebox-results-cell--check { All Texans deserve access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy. background: #f5f5f5; padding: 5px; Protecting the environment and people's access to clean water without crippling the energy sector. Promote environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts across all energy sectors. top: 0px; .image-candidate-thumbnail { width: 50%; The tables below contain data from financial reports submitted to state agencies. } padding-top: 3px; Texas Railroad Commissioner (GOP) Republican. There were no incumbents in this race. .results_table_container { overflow-y: auto; I don't see my self as a politician, but a problem solver. margin-bottom: 0px; .results_row td:first-child { .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Whose example would you like to follow, and why? --progress-bar: #f0a236; } .results_table { overflow-y: hidden; $(this).next('div.vis_widget_table').slideToggle('normal'); Life Style & Beauty Food & Drink Parenting Travel Wellness Relationships Money Home & Living Work/Life Shopping. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { font-size: 12px; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { .multi-survey-header p { .race_header.republican { Incumbents are bolded and underlined. color: #fff; color: #aaa; background: #4c4c4c; There are reasons we have the regulations we have, and we must protect our groundwater and keep the oil and gas moving. Of these 206 counties, one is located in Texas, accounting for 0.5 percent of the total pivot counties.[13]. } .race_footer { What is something that has been a struggle in your life? 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. I know the regulations, why we have them, and I know how to make minor tweaks if need be to adjust if needed. height: 22px; According to campaign finance reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission, Christian has received more than $2 million in total donations since he first ran for Railroad Commissioner,. Railroad Commissioner (Rep) . color: #888; Source. Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. Preventing federal intervention in Texas energy regulation (we can govern ourselves); 3. Railroad Commissioner. text-align: center; margin-bottom: -2px !important; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. .votebox-results-metadata-p { padding-right: 62px; We need to protect our groundwater from aging infrastructure. U.S. President | How can you responsibly regulate an industry that you have zero experience in, or understanding of? Cities | background: #f5f5f5; 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. background-color: #6db24f; Apply today! .non_result_row { Ballotpedia features 395,443 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. top: -5px; $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); State Board of Education (15 seats) Katija Gruene advanced from the Green convention for Texas Railroad Commission on April 18, 2020. Chrysta Castaeda and Roberto Alonzo advanced to a runoff. --view-more-background: #f0a236; } Survey responses from candidates in this race. 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. 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. Lieutenant Governor What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system? line-height: 1.5em; I want to leave a legacy of beating the odds, helping facilitate difficult changes, and ushering in the next era of Texas energy independence. padding:7px 8px 8px; What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? She isn't yet afraid of the world, or failure. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, .image-candidate-thumbnail { width: 35px !important; There were no incumbents in this race. He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. "[3], Stogner said on her campaign website that she represented landowners, oil service companies, and oil and gas well operators for more than 15 years. } padding-top: 30px !important; .results_row.winner { 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. background-color: #f9d334; Click on a candidate's name to visit their Ballotpedia page. } letter-spacing: .03em; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { text-align: left !important; }); ", Sources: What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? } vertical-align: middle; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. font-weight: 200; I want to win this election and then effectuate change over the six year term and then leave politics. [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. } 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. 100% remote. Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj } One of the reasons I'm running for office is because I'm struggling to find any elected officials who are role models. padding-bottom: 3px; 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. border: 1px solid #999; Transparency is a vital part of making the Railroad Commission work effectively, and if the public doesnt feel like their needs are being met, and that the Railroad Commission is advocating for their concerns, as the people of Texas feel right now, then the Railroad Commission is failing its duty to Texans. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { z-index:1; padding-left: 8px; Texas has been a global energy leader for decades and the energy industry is vital to providing affordable and reliable energy here in Texas, around the country, and around the world. } padding-right: 20px !important; if ($('#vis_xs_indicator').is(':hidden') || typeof VoterInfobyState_Resized!='undefined') { width: 50px; Oh man - I love a good pun. James Wright defeated incumbent Ryan Sitton in the Republican primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 3, 2020. Interviews are granted to candidates who visit Odessa and submit a request to be interviewed. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Who do you look up to? overflow-x: auto; How to run for office | padding-top: 3px; .votebox { But I truly admire my 7 year old daughter who has inspired me to run. School districts | Federal courts | width: 100%; font-size: 12px; .votebox-covid-disclaimer { } margin-bottom:16px; margin-right: 12px; Politics Joe Biden Congress Extremism Elections 2022. font-size: 1.25em; This confirmed my love for the law and desire to attend law school. Include all stakeholders in long-term planning to protect Texas energy independence. Texas held an election for one of three seats on the Texas Railroad Commission on November 8, 2022. }. } } Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. margin-top: 0; I love Texas and I love my country. $("div.vis_widget_title").click(function(){ Apply today! chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); I've lived a very blessed life, but my dad is an aerospace engineer so we moved a lot when I was growing up. --progress-bar: #f0a236; } text-align: left; 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. padding-bottom: 5px; text-align: left !important; Now that Ive got your attention, lets get dressed and get to work. bottom: 2px I have been working since I turned 16 and was able to drive myself. Texas Railroad Commissioner Race Your Vote Counts Ballot Information 2022 General Election Candidates All Democratic Candidates Green Party Candidates Independent Candidates Libertarian Candidates Reform Party Candidates Republican Candidates Wayne Christian Republican Party Incumbent Hunter Wayne Crow Green Party Jaime Andres Diez James Wright defeated incumbent Ryan Sitton in the Republican primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 3, 2020. } border-radius: 0 0 7px 7px; display: inline; Attorney General .inner_percentage.Libertarian { I do not have previous experience as an elected official and I think that would help me bring a new perspective to the Commission. I am a Texas Oil & Gas Compliance Consultant by trade. .multi-survey-header p { margin-bottom: 4px; } Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. font-weight: 200; Include all stakeholders in long-term planning to protect Texas energy independence. tusa-race-stage-summary, tusa-person-summary, tusa-filing-dates { .votebox-results-metadata { clearInterval(nTimer); chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down'); Incumbent Wayne Christian defeated attorney Sarah Stogner in the May 24 Republican primary runoff for the party's nomination for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission. The power to enforce regulations and access fines. } Biography: Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. ", "I'm a Christian that has had two amazing careers and have now chosen to enter politics. Public Lands Commissioner 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. width: 50px; Luke Warford is the lone Democrat running in the election and was unopposed in Tuesday's primary. display: block; Source. Our current regulators have ignored these problems for too long. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); 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. } .non_result_row th { } } I am willing to do what others won't - as evidenced by my work as a floor hand on oil rigs. 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.". padding:7px 8px 8px; function widget_load_check_dom(){ } This means ensuring that Texans no longer have to live in fear that the power will go out every time it gets cold, that we continue to create countless, well-paid, energy jobs, and that Texans have access to affordable, clean, reliable energy. All Texans deserve access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy. The core responsibilities for a Railroad Commissioner is to protect property owners' rights, promote a healthy and vibrant energy industry, which in turn promotes and protects Texas jobs, and serve as a steward for Texas natural resources and the Texas environment. .votebox_legend { Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Weston Martinez in the Republican primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 6, 2018. } .image-candidate-thumbnail { What was the last song that got stuck in your head? margin-top: 1em; vertical-align: middle; to ensure the people and planet are protected from the industries the RRC regulates. height: 56px; | Most Texans don't understand what the Railroad Commission does - the name is antiquated since the agency no longer has any control over the railroads. Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Roman McAllen and Mike Wright in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 6, 2018. Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? width: 50px; Real field experience with Texas oil and gas regulations and well control school. Provide the public access to information and facilitate efficiencies with regulated industries through communications and technologies. Incumbent Wayne Christian defeated attorney Sarah Stogner in the May 24 Republican primary runoff for the party's nomination for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission. .quote-icons { As Commissioner I will ensure that Texans maintains its energy leadership of the last hundred years for hundreds of years to come. There were no incumbents in this race. The creation of high paying jobs while doing what is best for Texas families is his main goal. [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. font-style: italic; display: table; I know the regulations, why we have them, and I know how to make minor tweaks if need be to adjust if needed. } width: 90%; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Weston Martinez in the Republican primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 6, 2018. .race_header.green { .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} margin-right: 12px; 2. padding-bottom: 3px; padding-bottom: 7px; Texas Railroad Commissioner election, 2022 (May 24 Republican primary runoff), Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses, Campaign contribution to Christian detailed in lawsuit, Candidate releases topless video on TikTok. The runoff election was held on May 24, 2022. She listed her top three priorities as "1. Candidates for Texas Railroad Commissioner 6440 Voter Guide My Ballot Recommendations Election Coverage Voting for this election ended Nov 8, 2022. Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. } font-weight: 100; .results_text { background-color: #f9d334; background-color: #ccc; .question-scroll-container { } Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. width: 100%; color: #6db24f; Other 2022 battleground elections included: if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? Ballotpedia asks all federal, state, and local candidates to complete a survey and share what motivates them on political and personal levels. widget_load_check_jquery(); Commissioner Wayne Christian A lifelong conservative businessman, Wayne Christian was elected as our 50 th Texas Railroad Commissioner in November 2016. So if I have to name a struggle, it's the constant change that comes with moving frequently. overflow-y: hidden; }

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