max-height: 580px; "I come from a long line of strong, Texas conservative family values. I have a unique mix of private sector and political experience that allows me to understand the concerns of business in the Texas energy sector, while also being acutely aware of how this office should put the safety of all Texans first. In college I worked as a receptionist at a law firm. "[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. Christian was originally elected to the commission in 2016, defeating Grady Yarbrough, 53% to 38%, for an open seat after David Porter did not seek re-election. Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Weston Martinez in the Republican primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 6, 2018. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. .panel-body { Texas Railroad Commission dark horse bucks convention with her 'unicorn' candidacy Republican runoff candidate Sarah Stogner faces an uphill battle in her May 24 runoff against Railroad. Christian faced Luke Warford (D) in the Nov. 8 general election. left: 0px; Occupation: Chairman, Railroad Commission of Texas. .results_row { Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. margin: 5px 0 5px 0; } } Texas 2022 Elections In Railroad Commission runoff, GOP candidates court North Texas voters who want them to change agency's confusing name Incumbent Wayne Christian and oil and gas. Politics Joe Biden Congress Extremism Elections 2022. Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of? Rochelle Garza has 44% of the vote, Joe Jaworski has 20%, Lee Merritt is at 19%, Mike Fields 12% and T-Bone Raynor 5%. 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. background: #4c4c4c; display: inline-block; This office is unique and important because the Railroad Commission regulates the oil & gas industries as well as coal and uranium extraction. 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!". "[1] Before the runoff, Christian's campaign spokesman had told The Texas Tribune that "The choice in May couldn't be clearer: a pro-oil and gas businessman endorsed by virtually every conservative watchdog group and industry trade association, or a liberal lawyer that will increase regulations on the oil and gas industry. There are reasons we have the regulations we have, and we must protect our groundwater and keep the oil and gas moving. I have had to pull up my bootstraps and word really hard for everything I have. Railroad Commissioner. RepublicanWayne Christian DemocraticLuke Warford LibertarianJamie Andres Diez GreenHunter Wayne Crow Latest 2022 Railroad Commissioner polls padding:7px 8px 8px; Agriculture Commissioner Sarah Stogner (R) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. background-color: #dac113; font-size: 12px; } After Christian and Stogner advanced to a runoff, Jeremy Blackman of the Houston Chronicle wrote, "Railroad Commission elections are usually sleepy affairs, but the agency has been gaining renewed attention for its role in last years deadly winter storm. Now that Ive got your attention, lets get dressed and get to work. "[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]. padding-left: 0; width: 100%; } background-color: grey; }. font-size: 1.25em; Peoples' lives and livelihoods are at stake so the RRC needs men and women who get things done. All Texans deserve access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy. } display: inline-block; 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. $("div.vis_widget_title").each(function(index) { } } .race_footer { .votebox-results-metadata { .results_row.winner { font-weight: 100; Elected officials should not be career politicians. 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-left: 20px !important; Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? margin-bottom: 0px; It's important that someone on the Railroad Commission truly understands how the regulations and policies affect the industry from the guys on the rig to the boardroom. font-weight: 300; } width: 50px; VoterInfobyState_Timeout_dom = setTimeout(widget_load_check_dom, 500); Source. .multi-survey-header { Promote environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts across all energy sectors. The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} She listed her top three priorities as "1. } padding-bottom: 8px; } } Tom Slocum Jr. (R), Sarah Stogner (R), Marvin Summers (R), and Dawayne Tipton (R) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. } .votebox { I have been working since I turned 16 and was able to drive myself. ", Sources: .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down'); Texans shouldnt have to live in fear that their power will go out the next time it gets cold. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian, the incumbent, did not receive 50% of the vote. .non_result_row div { 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. The primary was scheduled for March 1, 2022, and a primary runoff was scheduled for May 24, 2022. Biography: Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. .inner_percentage.Democratic { Dawayne Tipton was at 11.48%. letter-spacing: 0.03em; I went to Disney World with my family for Christmas, and still have "It's a small world after all" stuck in my head 5 days later! font-style: italic; Click the links below to see official endorsement lists published on candidate campaign websites for any candidates that make that information available. } Increasing transparency and accountability: 70% of current Commissioners campaign contributions come from the industry they regulate, and they regularly make decisions without debate or public testimony. Oil and gas industry experience is imperative for the Railroad Commission to serve Texas citizens responsibly. Eliminating the flared gas tax in Texas, 100% all together at every stage of oil and gas production without a waiting period on an exemption. .votebox-results-metadata { padding-bottom: 5px; height: auto; padding: 15px 15px 5px 15px; .votebox-scroll-container { .votebox-results-metadata-p { Matt Sterett defeated Charlie Stevens in the Libertarian convention for Texas Railroad Commission on August 3, 2020. margin-bottom: .75em; } How? top: 0px; Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { max-width: 600px; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; } Protecting the environment and people's access to clean water without crippling the energy sector. color: #6db24f; overflow-x: scroll; Im running to keep the lights on. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { --progress-bar: #f0a236; Preventing federal intervention in Texas energy regulation (we can govern ourselves); 3. As a lifelong Republican I am running to be your Railroad Commissioner so I can fight hard for Texas conservative values! }, .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} } .outer_percentage { 3. } I strongly believe that we, the people, know what's best for ourselves and our families rather than the government. display: inline-block; Luke Warford advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 1, 2022. } width: 90%; } } margin-top: 1em; But I truly admire my 7 year old daughter who has inspired me to run. height: 22px; .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} width: 50px; Incumbent Wayne Christian defeated Sarah Stogner in the Republican primary runoff for Texas Railroad Commission on May 24, 2022. . margin-top: 1em; Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. overflow-y: hidden; .panel-body { @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { 2. font-style: italic; Public Lands Commissioner What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Click on a candidate's name to visit their Ballotpedia page. if (chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-down')) { 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. } } color: #fff; 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.". "[3] Christian responded to a news report regarding the commission's approval of an oilfield waste repository project in February 2022. Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Roman McAllen and Mike Wright in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 6, 2018. Election information in Texas: Nov. 8, 2022, election. chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); Nothing was ever given to me in my life. This confirmed my love for the law and desire to attend law school. padding-left: 0; I personally consider the RRC's responsibility to the Texans citizens as the most important. background-color: #003388; by Mitchell Ferman March 2, 2022 10 AM Central . Katija Gruene advanced from the Green convention for Texas Railroad Commission on April 18, 2020. Texas held an election for one of three seats on the Texas Railroad Commission on November 8, 2022. External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell } } What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? color: #888; } color:white; } width: 65px; [5], The commission does not regulate the railroad industry, but instead oversees the oil and gas business in Texas. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Agriculture Commissioner .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { Public Lands Commissioner 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. Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of? I do not have previous experience as an elected official and I think that would help me bring a new perspective to the Commission. top: -1px; font-weight: 300; .election_results_text { The election was nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations did not appear on the ballot. The RRC in particular is not a role for sitting on the sidelines. 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. display: none; Biography: Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { The results have been certified. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Operations: Meghann Olshefski Mandy Morris Kelly Rindfleisch She sees something she wants to achieve and she fights hard for it until she succeeds. ", Sources: Life Style & Beauty Food & Drink Parenting Travel Wellness Relationships Money Home & Living Work/Life Shopping. In response to the lawsuit, Christian told the Texas Monthly via email that the Railroad Commissions general counsel advised him to approve the permit as long as the facility used a modern clay liner, which it did.[9], The Odessa Americans report said that Christians campaign received a $100,000 contribution from HR Environmental on Dec. 11, 2020, and included a quote from an attorney that filed the lawsuit questioning the appropriateness of the contribution. margin-top: 5px; U.S. President | } .election_results_text { } I want to bring my skills and industry experience to the RRC to put Texas families first. margin: 0 !important; } padding-left: 75px; 700 Texans died unnecessarily during Winter Storm Uri in a grid failure that could have been prevented if the Texas Railroad Commission had done their jobs. padding-bottom: 8px; External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell An election for Texas conservative family values bring a new perspective to the Commission 's approval of an waste. 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