Incumbent Wayne Christian defeated Luke Warford, Jaime Dez, and Hunter Crow in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 8, 2022. In college I worked as a receptionist at a law firm. Trying to do it the traditional way of being nice and proper, wearing my Sunday School dress, and saying would Jesus want us to let our groundwater be polluted, and no one seemed to listen or care. What is something that has been a struggle in your life? margin-bottom: 4px; } } letter-spacing: .04em; max-width: 75px; } color: #6db24f; padding-right: 62px; if (typeof VoterInfobyState_Toggle === 'undefined') { I strongly believe that we, the people, know what's best for ourselves and our families rather than the government. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? } One of my first vivid historical memories was when Princess Diana died. --progress-bar: #f0a236; Texas Railroad Commissioner election, 2022, Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses. font-size: 0.9em; Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics? } background-color: #db0000; }) letter-spacing: .03em; display: inline-block; I believe in limited government. Republican primary election Republican primary for Texas Railroad Commission Incumbent Wayne Christian and Sarah Stogner advanced to a runoff. }. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. font-size: 16px; border-radius: 0 0 7px 7px; To maintain Texas energy independence without sacrificing the health and welfare of Texans and the environment. The election was nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations did not appear on the ballot. font-weight: 300; font-style: italic; (function() { overflow: hidden; Railroad Commissioners need to be knowledgeable about the Texas energy sector. padding-top: 3px; $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { background-color: #f4f4f4; Sarah Stogner (R) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. .non_result_row { Candidates for Texas Railroad Commissioner 6440 Voter Guide My Ballot Recommendations Election Coverage Voting for this election ended Nov 8, 2022. margin-top: 1em; 3. text-align: center; 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. } height: 56px; Eliminate debt at the Railroad Commission. top: -1px; } margin-bottom: 0px; I am a Texas Oil & Gas Compliance Consultant by trade. margin-bottom:16px; Texas Railroad Commissioner (GOP) Republican. Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? background-color: #dac113; } External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { padding-right: 62px; Wayne Christian defeated Grady Yarbrough, Mark Miller, and Martina Salinas in the Texas railroad commission election. Biography: Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. } text-align: center; display: inline; }); Operations: Meghann Olshefski Mandy Morris Kelly Rindfleisch background-color: green; width: 50px; } Promote environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts across all energy sectors. James Wright defeated Chrysta Castaeda, Matt Sterett, and Katija Gruene in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 3, 2020. } else { padding-left: 8px; ", "I am an experienced oil and gas attorney focusing on bringing fair, predictable, and effective leadership to the Railroad Commission of Texas. display: inline-block; .results_row.winner { margin-right: 12px; padding: 15px 15px 5px 15px; } } .outer_percentage { $('.collapse').collapse('show'); I don't see my self as a politician, but a problem solver. padding-left: 75px; Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here. .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} margin-top: 5px; Contact our sales team. Preventing federal intervention in Texas energy regulation (we can govern ourselves); 3. position: relative; left: 0; clearInterval(nTimer); Source1Source2Source3. I have real industry experience in the field and in the office. position: relative; 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. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { border: 1px solid #999; .votebox-results-cell--number { I am a man of action. padding-top: 8px; I know the regulations, why we have them, and I know how to make minor tweaks if need be to adjust if needed. function widget_load_check_jquery() { Nothing was ever given to me in my life. padding-left: 75px; margin: 0 !important; align-items:center; padding-right: 62px; What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? font-size: 0.9em; } .election_results_text { .question-scroll-container { [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. --progress-bar: #f0a236; --title-background: #334aab; There were no incumbents in this race. display: inline-block; display: inline; .votebox_legend { text-align: center; .votebox-results-metadata-p { Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Roman McAllen and Mike Wright in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 6, 2018. padding-bottom: 5px; 3. text-align: left !important; height: 50px; Luke Warford, the Democratic candidate for Texas Railroad Commission, speaks at a Beto O'Rourke rally in Austin on Sept. 6. Oil and gas industry experience is imperative for the Railroad Commission to serve Texas citizens responsibly. The results have been certified. display: inline-block; Entertainment Culture & Arts Media Celebrity TV & Film. Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. 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. ", On his campaign website, Christian said, "A clean environment and a thriving oil and gas industry are not mutually exclusive. padding-left: 0; } font-size: 12px; Lieutenant Governor color: #fff; School districts | background-color: #f9d334; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { The RRC in particular is not a role for sitting on the sidelines. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { Wayne Christian defeated Grady Yarbrough, Mark Miller, and Martina Salinas in the Texas railroad commission election. Helping establish global ESG (environmental, social, and governance) metrics and standards. background-color: green; .votebox-results-metadata-p { Ensure we do not cost taxpayers $3.4B again in another freeze incident! }. } Marvin "Sarge" Summers. .question-scroll-container { Federal courts | padding-left: 16px; letter-spacing: .04em; } 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!". border-right: 1px solid #ddd; .results_text { Selling newspapers on the street at age 5. background: #4c4c4c; The section below shows responses from candidates in this race who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { I want to bring my skills and industry experience to the RRC to put Texas families first. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} His website lists endorsements from U.S. Sen Ted Cruz (R) and three members of Texas' delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives. As a Texas Railroad Commissioner, I will serve our state by asking difficult questions and including all stakeholders to reach the answers together. height: 56px; a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram 2/13/2022. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess? 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. .results_row td:first-child { Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj } The Commission's regulatory power is unique because oil and gas is responsible for a large portion of the Texas economy. if (document.readyState === 'complete') { It's time the RRC has someone with industry experience and knows how the RRC policies affect the industry from the board room to the guys working on the rigs. Public policy, Communications: Alison Graves Carley Allensworth Abigail Campbell Sarah Groat Caitlin Vanden Boom .votebox-scroll-container { Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell 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. } In high school I worked at a sandwich shop and the Gap. He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess? Hunter Crow advanced from the Green convention for Texas Railroad Commission on April 9, 2022. "[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]. | She believed in me and pushed me to be a better and more productive student. .multi-survey-header p { position: absolute; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. .multi-survey-header { Apply today! "[3] Christian responded to a news report regarding the commission's approval of an oilfield waste repository project in February 2022. padding: 5px; I want to follow her example. .votebox-scroll-container { .votebox-results-cell--number { $("div.vis_widget_title").each(function(index) { color: #888; background-color: #ccc; display: none; The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. 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. Ballotpedia did not come across any campaign ads for Sarah Stogner while conducting research on this election. Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. font-style: italic; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { display: none; Maximizing the benefits of natural resources for all Texans will ensure a robust Texas economy."[6]. .votebox-results-cell--check { float: left; What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess? } padding-bottom: 0px; .panel-body p { border-bottom: 1px solid grey; } As such, the RRC is vital to Texas. } Dawayne Tipton was at 11.48%. When President John Kennedy Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas, TX. } .image-candidate-thumbnail { .votebox { Im running to keep the lights on. "Over the course of my first term, I have seen Texas lead America closer to energy independence than we have been in over 50 years," Christian said in an . position: relative; } } margin: 0px 10px; } Railroad Commissioner. } The Commission also could have prevented the 2021 Texas grid failure which left millions of people without power and cost hundreds of Texans their lives. No - I think the problem with 2 out of 3 of the current officials is that they are career politicians. width: 50px; } "[4]Cite error: Closing missing for tag Dawayne Tipton (R), who received 11.5% of the vote in the March 1 primary and finished fifth, endorsed Stogner in the runoff on March 2, 2022. chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); } padding: 20px; chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); } What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important? How old were you at the time? } } } display: table; text-align: left !important; Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Weston Martinez in the Republican primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 6, 2018. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? font-size: 12px; VoterInfobyState_Resized = true; } .answers-container { display: inline-block; Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters? Source. } In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. They defeated Kelly Stone and Mark Watson in the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 3, 2020. } margin-right: 10px; How to run for office |