Nov. 8, 2022, The Timess election forecast is now running. The Railroad Commission, through its Oil and Gas Division, regulates the exploration, production, and transportation of oil and natural gas in Texas. font-weight: 300; We recommend in the GOP primary for Texas Railroad Commissioner Incumbent Wayne Christian faces challengers Dawayne Tipton, Sarah Stogner, Tom Slocum Jr. and Marvin "Sarge" Summers By Dallas. background-color: #003388; Employees. "[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]. Nov. 8, 2022, Because of the order in which different types of ballots are counted, early returns can be misleading. Texas had one Retained Pivot County, 0.55 percent of all Retained Pivot Counties. When reported data comes in that is not what we expected, our model will update and incorporate this new data. background-color: #ccc; When President John Kennedy Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas, TX. background-color: #db0000; background-color: #db0000; The Railroad Commission of Texas provides links to the agendas of the meetings. , Angie Craig, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesotas Second Congressional District. Texas Railroad Commissioner election, 2022 (March 1 Republican primary) Elections in Texas, 2022 Primary date: March 1 Mail-in registration deadline: Jan. 31 Online reg. Nov. 8, 2022. } Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. Feb. 11, 2022 Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 12:27 p.m. Facebook Twitter Email. Nov. 9, 2022, The feared Democratic collapse along the Rio Grande didnt materialize. Polls just closed in 19 states and Washington, D.C. Regulating intrastate pipelines - the safest way to ensure Texans have access to affordable natural gas energy. 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. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Vance won Ohio handily even as almost every part of the state voted more for Democrats than they did in 2020. Christian's professional experience includes working in business, banking, and real estate and owning a financial services business. Operations: Meghann Olshefski Mandy Morris Kelly Rindfleisch There are reasons we have the regulations we have, and we must protect our groundwater and keep the oil and gas moving. In Ariz., Mont., Neb. . left: 0px; Maggie Astor The results have been certified. .votebox_legend { --link-color: #337ab7; Oil and gas industry experience is imperative for the Railroad Commission to serve Texas citizens responsibly. Nov. 9, 2022, Democrats and Republicans each need to win three more competitive Senate seats to win control of the chamber (in addition to the races they are expected to win most easily). .percentage_number { .votebox-results-cell--number { position: relative; Nov. 8, 2022, Republicans are favored to win the open Senate races in North Carolina and Ohio, but if Democrats have a better-than-expected day, these are two places we might see evidence of it. 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 What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? So far, no other credible Democratic candidates have emerged to challenge Christian. The race for North Carolinas open Senate seat is leaning toward Representative Ted Budd, a Republican, according to our estimates. He will face Sarah Stogner, who won 15% of the vote, in a runoff. Voters in Kentucky will decide whether to approve an amendment that would reject abortion rights in the State Constitution. Dont expect quick results in either race; officials in Alaska wont finish counting absentee ballots for about two weeks. padding-bottom: 3px; Lieutenant Governor I want to bring my skills and industry experience to the RRC to put Texas families first. , Kathy Hochul, New Yorks first female governor, beat Rep. Lee Zeldin in the states closest race in decades. height: 100%; Heres the naked truth, guys. Kennedy Elliott External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell These ballots, which in 2020 favored Trump, were not enough to tilt the election in favor of the Republican candidate Kari Lake. He said his relatively limited experience is a plus because Texans have seen for a long time what happens when people from the industry are expected to regulate., Its clearly not working, Warford said. Reporting by Grace Ashford, Maggie Astor, Michael C. Bender, Sarah Borell, Sarah Cahalan, Emily Cochrane, Nick Corasaniti, Jill Cowan, Catie Edmondson, Reid J. Epstein, Nicholas Fandos, Lalena Fisher, Trip Gabriel, Katie Glueck, J. David Goodman, Blake Hounshell, Shawn Hubler, Annie Karni, Maya King, Stephanie Lai, Lisa Lerer, Jonathan Martin, Patricia Mazzei, Alyce McFadden, Jennifer Medina, Azi Paybarah, Mitch Smith, Tracey Tully, Jazmine Ulloa, Neil Vigdor and Jonathan Weisman; production by Andy Chen, Amanda Cordero, Alex Garces, Chris Kahley, Laura Kaltman, Andrew Rodriguez and Jessica White; editing by Wilson Andrews, Kenan Davis, William P. Davis, Kennedy Elliott, Amy Hughes, Ben Koski, Allison McCartney and Karen Workman. It could be awhile before all votes are counted. font-size: 2em; Source. .race_header.democratic { a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { Nov. 9, 2022, The Senate races in Georgia, Nevada and Arizona are very tight, and vote counting is expected to drag into the week. Election 2022 Texas Results Takeaways Governor Attorney General Texas Railroad Commissioner Primary Election Results Republican Primary Runoff Wayne Christian and Sarah Stogner have. The online system allows individuals working in alternative fuels industries to register and pay for a class and/or exam in a single transaction.. The Railroad Commission also helps ensure that companies follow state and federal rules on safety and pollution. margin-right: 10px; Stogner and Christians other opponents in the race Dawayne Tipton, a former oil field roughneck who has worked various oil sector jobs including offshore drilling, and Tom Slocum Jr., an engineering consultant from the Houston area all criticized Christian and the Railroad Commission for not being proactive before and during last years deadly winter freeze. Chris Deluzio, Democrat, wins U.S. House seat to represent Pennsylvanias 17th Congressional District. "[3] Christian responded to a news report regarding the commission's approval of an oilfield waste repository project in February 2022. 6:30 AM on Feb 15, 2022 CST Updated at 1:28 PM on Feb 18, 2022 CST AUSTIN Republican primary challengers to Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Wayne Christian have sharpened their. Nov. 9, 2022, While the race for Georgias senate seat remains extremely tight, the Governors race was decided last night. The Texas oil and natural gas industry directly and indirectly supported over 2.5 million total jobs across the state's economy in 2019. NYT Graphics Colorados Third District is leaning toward Lauren Boebert, an ardent supporter of Donald Trump, according to our estimates. Arizonas Senate race is a currently tossup, according to our estimates. width: 100%; max-width: 600px; Eight counties that voted Yes on the proposal also voted for the Republican candidate for governor, Tudor Dixon. Luke Warford, the partys former chief strategy officer, said in an interview with The Texas Tribune that he is running for the Texas Railroad Commission because I genuinely think this is one of the most important elected offices in the state and because the current people serving on the commission are only looking out for their interests and the interests of their friends, not the interests of Texans.. Contact our sales team. } I am a Texas Oil & Gas Compliance Consultant by trade. color: #0645ad; Ron DeSantis over Democratic opponent Charlie Crist by a margin of 11 percentage points. , The Hillbilly Elegy author and Republican J.D. Warford said her win showed the possibility for Democrats to break through when they run on a very narrow, very popular issue set., Warford has a masters degree from the London School of Economics and has done consulting in the private sector for energy companies. Gov. Michiganders are voting on abortion rights. --view-more-background: #f0a236; The runoff election was held on May 24, 2022. She believed in me and pushed me to be a better and more productive student. Eliminate debt at the Railroad Commission. Selling newspapers on the street at age 5. It is the primary regulatory agency for the production of Oil & Gas, mining, pipeline safety, utilities, etc. State officials say that counting all of the votes may take several days. --title-background: #334aab; } Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj } What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? 1. It is imperative that Texas energy resources are maximized, and we promote energy independence. margin-top: 1em; Lt. Gov. In North Carolinas Senate race, Representative Ted Budd, a Trump-endorsed Republican, is very likely to win, according to our estimates. Slocum said on his website, "I will focus on adopting smart energy-strong policies while maintaining a stable job creation strategy to support and strengthen our economy through our independent oil, gas, and energy production. } Herschel Walker, Republican, advances to a runoff election for the U.S. Senate seat in Georgia. color: #888; 2:28 PM on Feb 17, 2022 CST. There are reasons we have the regulations we have, and we must protect our groundwater and keep the oil and gas moving. He also served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1997 to 2013. Voters in Kentucky narrowly rejected an amendment to the State Constitution that would have said there is no right to abortion in their state. Races to watch include those in the 17th, 18th, 19th and 22nd Congressional Districts, as well as the contest for governor. Lazaro Gamio Our current regulators have ignored these problems for too long. Marco Rubio, Republican of Florida, wins re-election to the U.S. Senate. } by Patrick Svitek font-size: 12px; Roman McAllen defeated Chris Spellmon in the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 6, 2018. Mrs. Whitman, my Junior English Teacher. Heres how it works letter-spacing: 0.03em; overflow: hidden; Stogner did not accept campaign contributions and attracted much of the attention she has received after her seminude stunt. margin-bottom: 25px; Vance in the returns, but almost all of the results are early votes, which we expect to disproportionately favor Democrats. Virginias Seventh District is one of three races in the state that could offer an early sign of whether the Democrats can retain control of the House. .answers-container { Railroad Commissioner. Comptroller The campaign for Railroad Commission typically doesnt attract as much attention as other races, but this year was different. While the three majority-Hispanic counties Hendry, Miami-Dade and Osceola shifted the most, Latino turnout tends to drop more in the midterms compared with other groups. height: auto; , Senator Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire was re-elected, holding on to one of Democrats most vulnerable seats in a tight contest for Senate control. .multi-survey-header { .votebox_legend .non_result_row { } border: 1px solid #999; Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, is facing a strong challenge from the Trump-endorsed Kelly Tshibaka. Nov. 9, 2022, More than 210 Republicans who questioned the 2020 election have won seats in the U.S. House and Senate and in state races for governor, secretary of state and attorney general, according to results as of 12 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday. top: 0px; } I served in the U.S. Army for 21 years and the Oil & Gas Industry for 30 years. Nov. 9, 2022, J.D. Weve got some very uncomfortable things we need to talk about. .results_row td { Elections in 2023 | James Wright defeated Chrysta Castaeda, Matt Sterett, and Katija Gruene in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 3, 2020. width: 100% As a lifelong Republican I am running to be your Railroad Commissioner so I can fight hard for Texas conservative values! The RRC in particular is not a role for sitting on the sidelines. There were no incumbents in this race. Ruth Igielnik "[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. color: #aaa; Oversight, management, regulations and enforcement of the rules of law. padding: 5px; Copyright 2022 | Railroad Commission of Texas, Oil, Gas, Alternative Fuels and Pipeline data in a map, Register Using CERTS, the Event Registration System, Master Default Orders can be found on the RRC Hearings Division webpage, Master Agreed Orders can be found on the RRC General Counsel webpage. width: 100%; } All meetings are on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian, left, is heading into a runoff in May with Sarah Stogner, who came in second place. These same counties favored Biden over Trump in 2020 by a margin of 8 percentage points a whopping 19-point swing. Tonight, our election forecast will show live estimates for which party is favored to win control in the Senate and House. Who do you look up to? } Do you value our journalism? The agency is governed by three board members elected statewide who serve staggered, six-year terms. Nov. 8, 2022, Rural counties in Virginias 7th district are counting votes more quickly than its most populous and left-leaning county, Prince William. Ron DeSantis won re-election in Florida, cementing Republicans power in a state that was once a key battleground. I don't see my self as a politician, but a problem solver. Here are the results that mattered most for abortion access. letter-spacing: .04em; Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. Lauren Leatherby I am a fiscal conservative and value maximizing efficiency and cutting waste. Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Roman McAllen and Mike Wright in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 6, 2018. , Abigail Spanberger, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Virginias Seventh Congressional District. I want to win this election and then effectuate change over the six year term and then leave politics. Protecting the environment and people's access to clean water without crippling the energy sector. display: inline; We have to stop using freshwater for drilling and completing wells. I am a man of action. } , Dina Titus, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Nevadas First Congressional District. Nov. 9, 2022, Alaska has competitive races for both the Senate and the House, neither of which is a straightforward Democrat-versus-Republican affair. Susan Wild, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvanias Seventh Congressional District. natural gas companies weatherize their facilities. But so far, voters are rejecting an effort to deny abortion rights. .outer_percentage { , Katie Hobbs, an election official who stood up to allies of Donald Trump, beat his Republican pick for Arizonas governor, Kari Lake. Luke Warford is a former staffer for the Texas Democratic Party and a candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees the state's oil and gas industry. The latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll found that voters are very dissatisfied with how lawmakers responded to the crisis, with 18% approving and 60% disapproving. . 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. I want to put Texas families first. Nov. 8, 2022, In Kentucky, voters will decide whether to approve a constitutional amendment that would effectively ensure the implementation of a near-total abortion ban. margin-top: 0px; height: 22px; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { As such, the RRC is vital to Texas. , Mike Garcia, Republican, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Californias 27th Congressional District. , Frank J. Mrvan, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Indianas First Congressional District. Democrats also won the Governors office, State Senate, and appear poised to take the State Assembly, and voters affirmed abortion rights in the state. margin-bottom: 0px; Its statutory role is to: prevent waste of the state's natural resources, to protect the correlative rights of different interest owners, to prevent pollution, and } I will bring all of these qualities to the Railroad Commission, if the citizens of Texas elect me. State legislature | Click here for more information. color: #fff; }, 100); width: 50px; Streamline the ERCOT & FERC licensing processor expedite the approval of new power substations connected to flared gas. How to vote | @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. Officials say the timing of results will depend on how many people return their ballots at the last minute on Election Day. The results have been certified. Whose example would you like to follow, and why? 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. } Chrysta Castaeda defeated Roberto Alonzo in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas Railroad Commission on July 14, 2020. Cities | 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. The race for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission is getting some long-overdue attentionfor all the wrong reasons. Wayne Christian, incumbent commissioner overseeing oil and gas industry, is headed to a runoff. We have to figure out where these earthquakes are coming from in the Permian Basin. I know the regulations, why we have them, and I know how to make minor tweaks if need be to adjust if needed. .results_table { .image-candidate-thumbnail { } tusa-race-stage-summary, tusa-person-summary, tusa-filing-dates { Putting Texans to work to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy; 2. Nate Cohn I love Texas and I love my country. What was your very first job? . . The filing deadline was December 13, 2021. The Railroad Commission of Texas Look Back at a Year of Achievements and Growth for the RRC in 2022 Year in Review Publication Christi Craddick Chairman Wayne Christian Commissioner Jim Wright Commissioner Recent Announcement RRC Online General Maintenance Sunday March 02, 2023 Read More Announcements Railroad Commission of Texas 4. The Associated Press has not yet called the race. } Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. I personally consider the RRC's responsibility to the Texans citizens as the most important. Federal and state primary competitiveness, Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022, Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. , Brad Raffensperger, Republican, is re-elected as Georgias secretary of state. Click here for coverage of the May 24, 2022, Republican primary runoff.