What we expect this year Follow along after polls close. font-size: 12px; .votebox-results-metadata { Ensure we do not cost taxpayers $3.4B again in another freeze incident! , Brian Kemp, the Republican governor of Georgia, defeated his Democratic challenger, Stacey Abrams, for a second time. The power to enforce regulations and access fines. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { , Dina Titus, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Nevadas First Congressional District. As a lifelong Republican I am running to be your Railroad Commissioner so I can fight hard for Texas conservative values! 1. I served in the U.S. Army for 21 years and the Oil & Gas Industry for 30 years. 1:26 PM on Oct 17, 2022 CDT. , Abigail Spanberger, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Virginias Seventh Congressional District. Lt. Gov. The Railroad Commission of Texas no longer has any jurisdiction or authority over railroads in Texas, a duty which was transferred to other agencies, with the last of the rail functions transferred to the Texas Department of Transportation in 2005 AUSTIN The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $639,143 in fines involving 204 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners Conference on Tuesday. 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 .inner_percentage.Green { It is the primary regulatory agency for the production of Oil & Gas, mining, pipeline safety, utilities, etc. Nov. 8, 2022, Democrat Tim Ryan leads Republican J.D. In Colorado, a measure to decriminalize certain psychedelics is close but yet to be decided. Unicorns do exist - never let people tell you that doing the right thing is impossible. Mandela Barnes, and there is a close contest for governor. Early voting for the March 1 primary begins Monday, the anniversary of last year's paralyzing storm. "The Texas Railroad Commission played a major role in the February 2021 grid failure . Nov. 9, 2022, J.D. padding: 15px 15px 5px 15px; font-weight: bold; Mrs. Whitman, my Junior English Teacher. The Texas oil and natural gas industry directly and indirectly supported over 2.5 million total jobs across the state's economy in 2019. background-color: #dac113; , David Valadao, Republican, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Californias 22nd Congressional District. I am passionate about ensuring Texas remains an international leader in energy production. these factors can be viewed on . Heres what the vote count could look like this year. . Jun 2019 - Present3 years 10 months. Vance in the returns, but almost all of the results are early votes, which we expect to disproportionately favor Democrats. Maggie Astor Commissioner Wayne Christian A lifelong conservative businessman, Wayne Christian was elected as our 50 th Texas Railroad Commissioner in November 2016. Nov. 8, 2022, Its still early in Wisconsin, but it looks close. padding-top: 3px; 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. margin-right: 12px; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Tech: Matt Latourelle Nathan Bingham Ryan Burch Kirsten Corrao Beth Dellea Travis Eden Tate Kamish Margaret Kearney Eric Lotto Joseph Sanchez, [[Category: Marquee, completed election, 2022]. } }) The race for North Carolinas open Senate seat is leaning toward Representative Ted Budd, a Republican, according to our estimates. height: 22px; "[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]. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat who was criticized over pandemic-era shutdowns. I know the regulations, why we have them, and I know how to make minor tweaks if need be to adjust if needed. Lazaro Gamio Public Lands Commissioner }) left: 0px; Todays voting will decide the balance of power in Congress. , Vicente Gonzalez, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas 34th Congressional District. Heres the naked truth, guys. She isn't yet afraid of the world, or failure. 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. As a lifelong Republican I am running to be your Railroad Commissioner so I can fight hard for Texas conservative values! border-radius: 7px 7px 0 0; Albert Sun We need elected officials willing to make people angry and sacrifice "electability" for doing the right thing while in office. $52,100. ", "I have over 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. One of the reasons I'm running for office is because I'm struggling to find any elected officials who are role models. } Perhaps it goes without saying but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $639,143 in fines involving 204 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners . 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. AUSTIN High atop a West Texas pumpjack, Republican Railroad Commission candidate Sarah Stogner nearly bared it all in a recent social media post that is bringing . Christian faces an unusual opponent in the runoff election. The creation of high paying jobs while doing what is best for Texas families is his main goal. Alicia Parlapiano Nate Cohn Cisco Aguilar, a Democratic lawyer, defeated Jim Marchant, a leading promoter of election conspiracy theories, in the race to be Nevadas secretary of state. } 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. I am willing to do what others won't - as evidenced by my work as a floor hand on oil rigs. Vance, the author and venture capitalist who is endorsed by Donald Trump, is competing with Representative Tim Ryan, a Democrat. letter-spacing: 0.03em; height: 56px; The outcomes of the races in these three states will decide the balance of power in the Senate. Comptroller Nov. 8, 2022, Gov. } 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. , Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada won a second term, beating Adam Laxalt, a Trump acolyte, and dealing a blow to Republicans. Click here for more information. background: #4c4c4c; Election 2022 Texas Results Takeaways Governor Attorney General Texas Railroad Commissioner Primary Election Results Republican Primary Runoff Wayne Christian and Sarah Stogner have. 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. "I come from a long line of strong, Texas conservative family values. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Compared to Kemps reported votes, Walkers fell short in every county, but especially in the Atlanta area and its suburbs. J.D. Real field experience with Texas oil and gas regulations and well control school. display: inline-block; To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here. Wisconsins Senate race is leaning toward Senator Ron Johnson, his chambers most endangered Republican incumbent, according to our estimates. Get live estimates for Senate and House control with our real-time election forecast, which analyzes the results so far to show who is on track to win. Heres where we think votes remain. } Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell Submitted Biography: "I'm a Christian that has had two amazing careers and have now chosen to enter politics. font-weight: 200; width: 65px; font-weight: 100; In North Carolinas Senate race, Representative Ted Budd, a Trump-endorsed Republican, is very likely to win, according to our estimates. While Christian did not win the race outright, he avoided a primary upset like the one in March 2020, when his colleague, former Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton, reelection in the Republican primary after raising $2.2 million. , Elissa Slotkin, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigans Seventh Congressional District. The Democrats need to win roughly twice as many of the most competitive districts as Republicans to keep control of the House. top: 0px; In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic secretary of state who has confronted repeated harassment from far-right election deniers, won re-election to her post in Michigan. Pennsylvanias Senate race now leans Democratic, according to our estimates. font-size: 12px; Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado, a Democrat, was elected to a third term, holding off a strong challenge from a Republican newcomer. natural gas companies weatherize their facilities. display: block; } } Nov. 9, 2022, With more counties nearly finished counting, things keep looking better for Lt. Gov. Alicia Parlapiano width: 100%; by Alejandra Martinez and Erin Douglas Nov.. width: 50%; In Ariz., Mont., Neb. })(); The tables below contain data from financial reports submitted to state agencies. A number of offices are up for a vote -- including major seats like the governor . } .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { overflow: hidden; Nov. 8, 2022, Nevada is the last big swing state of the day, and virtually everything is up for grabs: The races for Senate, three House seats, governor and secretary of state. }. , Kim Schrier, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Washingtons Eighth Congressional District. By Russell Gold February 17, 2022 11 Incumbent. border: 1px solid #999; What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? . Stacey Abrams has conceded to Brian Kemp, the Republican governor of Georgia. Mandela Barnes, delivering a critical victory for Republicans. Wayne Christian, incumbent commissioner overseeing oil and gas industry, is headed to a runoff. The commission does not regulate the railroad industry, but instead oversees the oil and gas business in Texas. 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. Voters in Kentucky narrowly rejected an amendment to the State Constitution that would have said there is no right to abortion in their state. background-color: #ccc; .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} border-radius: 0 0 7px 7px; Apply today! margin-bottom: 4px; I am a fiscal conservative and value maximizing efficiency and cutting waste. Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian, left, is heading into a runoff in May with Sarah Stogner, who came in second place. Katija Gruene advanced from the Green convention for Texas Railroad Commission on April 18, 2020. Laura Kelly, Democrat, is re-elected as governor of Kansas. The Associated Press has not yet called the race. .votebox_bp_logo { The Timess election results pages are produced by Michael Andre, Aliza Aufrichtig, Kristen Bayrakdarian, Neil Berg, Matthew Bloch, Vronique Brossier, Irineo Cabreros, Sean Catangui, Andrew Chavez, Nate Cohn, Lindsey Rogers Cook, Alastair Coote, Annie Daniel, Saurabh Datar, Avery Dews, Asmaa Elkeurti, Tiffany Fehr, Andrew Fischer, Lazaro Gamio, Martn Gonzlez Gmez, Will Houp, Jon Huang, Samuel Jacoby, Jason Kao, Josh Katz, Aaron Krolik, Jasmine C. Lee, Vivian Li, Rebecca Lieberman, Ilana Marcus, Alicia Parlapiano, Jaymin Patel, Marcus Payadue, Matt Ruby, Rachel Shorey, Charlie Smart, Umi Syam, Jaime Tanner, James Thomas, Urvashi Uberoy, Ege Uz, Isaac White and Christine Zhang. One of the tightest governors races in the country is between Gov. , Katie Hobbs, an election official who stood up to allies of Donald Trump, beat his Republican pick for Arizonas governor, Kari Lake. In 2020, Virginias early vote for president favored Republicans, while Pennsylvanias skewed toward Democrats. Ron DeSantis over Democratic opponent Charlie Crist by a margin of 11 percentage points. 4. Do you value our journalism? padding-right: 62px; Our mission is to serve Texas by our stewardship of natural resources and the environment, our concern for personal and community safety, and our support of enhanced development and economic vitality for the benefit of Texans. Everything I have in my life, I have had to work hard for. 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. "[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. As such, the RRC is vital to Texas. Texas Railroad Commissioner election, 2022 (May 24 Republican primary runoff) Elections in Texas, 2022 Runoff date: May 24, 2022 Mail-in registration deadline: April 25, 2022 Online registration deadline: N/A In-person registration deadline: April 25, 2022 Early voting starts: May 16, 2022 Early voting ends: May 20, 2022 John Fetterman defeated the celebrity TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz, flipping Pennsylvanias Senate seat to the Democrats. Length of employment. Because Alaska uses ranked choice voting, we may not know the winner until Nov. 23. In U.S. House Dist. 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. Lauren Leatherby Heres the state of the closest races: Republicans have flipped four House seats in New York, two districts on Long Island and two in the Hudson Valley. .votebox-scroll-container { .votebox-scroll-container { I have been in leadership positions since I was 19 stationed in Germany and I see no reason to quit now. border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; 2:28 PM on Feb 17, 2022 CST. .race_footer { Susan Wild, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvanias Seventh Congressional District. I strongly believe that we, the people, know what's best for ourselves and our families rather than the government. overflow-y: hidden; In two states, shifts in state power could lead to new restrictions. He said his top priority if elected would be "keeping Texass oil & gas industry healthy and independent of job killing regulations. Christian finished first in the primary with 47% of the vote and Stogner was second with 15%. Do you value our journalism? The polls are now closed in Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin and several other states. deadline: N/A In-person reg. What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess? John Fetterman. Tom Slocum Jr. and Dawayne Tipton also sought the Republican nomination. Nov. 8, 2022, Results will begin coming in at 6 p.m. Eastern as the first polls close in Indiana and Kentucky, but the pace will really pick up with a slew of closings at 7 and 8. Nov. 8, 2022, The shift to the right has been dramatic among counties in Florida reporting nearly all their votes. .results_row td { Nevadas Senate race is rated a tossup by the Cook Political Report. Follow our live analysis and the latest updates. What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system? How long did you have it? The Associated Press also provides estimates for the share of votes reported, which are shown for races for which The Times does not publish its own estimates. These same counties favored Biden over Trump in 2020 by a margin of 8 percentage points a whopping 19-point swing. --highlights-background: #d3d4d5; Experienced lawyer with no long term interest in politics. Nov. 8, 2022, Senator Raphael Warnock is out with an early lead in Georgia, but it could all be just a mirage. 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. It has a responsibility to Texas workers. Christian and Stogner will face each other in a runoff election May 24. , Tina Kotek, a Democrat, fended off two well-funded challengers in the race for governor of Oregon. .votebox-results-cell--check { Eight of those counties that voted for Biden in 2020 shifted 16 points to the right in the race for governor, and 12 points in the Senate race. 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. The Railroad Commission regulates oil, gas and mining in Texas. width: 50px; }. Nov. 9, 2022, The Senate races in Georgia, Nevada and Arizona are very tight, and vote counting is expected to drag into the week. 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. tusa-race-stage-summary, tusa-person-summary, tusa-filing-dates { , Don Bacon, Republican, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Nebraskas Second Congressional District. 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. margin-bottom: 0px; The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. Incumbent Wayne Christian and Sarah Stogner advanced to a runoff. .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell background-color: #6db24f; } Here are the results that mattered most for abortion access. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { margin-top: 0px; Christine Zhang I am a man of action. 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. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { But so far, voters are rejecting an effort to deny abortion rights. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. .votebox-results-cell--number { Maggie Astor Now that Ive got your attention, lets get dressed and get to work. I have had to pull up my bootstraps and word really hard for everything I have. 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. I personally consider the RRC's responsibility to the Texans citizens as the most important. U.S. Congress | } How? Click on a candidate's name to view that candidate's responses. } John Fetterman, a Democrat, and Dr. Mehmet Oz, a Republican. Agriculture Commissioner What is something that has been a struggle in your life? text-align: left !important; Christian faced corruption allegations from some of his opponents after he voted against the recommendation of Railroad Commission staff to approve a permit for an oil field waste dump facility, then days later accepted a $100,000 campaign donation from the company that received the permit. Nate Cohn }, 100); If any candidate had received more than 50% of the vote in the primary, he or she would have automatically advanced to the Nov. 8 general election. "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 and embarrass the Republican Party with her pro-choice and anti-Second Amendment positions," Travis McCormick, Christian's campaign spokesman, told The Texas Tribune on Wednesday. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. I have over 18 years of industry experience, ranging from work on oil rigs to risk assessment/mitigation for operations and facilities. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { , Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, defeated Doug Mastriano, a Trump-backed election denier, in the race for Pennsylvanias governor. height: 100%; Nov. 10, 2022, As of noon Eastern time, Democrats have won 190 House seats, Republicans have won 208, and 37 are still undecided. display: table; margin-right: 10px; I want to put Texas families first. Abortion rights were put to the test in the midterm elections. Warford is the only Democratic candidate. Vance won Ohio handily even as almost every part of the state voted more for Democrats than they did in 2020. padding-bottom: 5px; 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. Officials say the timing of results will depend on how many people return their ballots at the last minute on Election Day. Jen Kiggans, Republican, wins U.S. House seat to represent Virginias Second Congressional District. display: inline-block; Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, is facing a strong challenge from the Trump-endorsed Kelly Tshibaka. text-align: center; Texas Railroad Commissioner election, 2020, Texas Railroad Commissioner election, 2018, United States congressional delegations from Texas, 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_(March_1_Republican_primary)&oldid=9044645, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, Texas state executive official elections, 2022, 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. Nov. 9, 2022, Cortez Masto is behind in Nevada at the moment, but there are a lot of votes left in Clark and Washoe, counties home to the state's largest cities. Nov. 8, 2022, Its still early, but Fetterman is running ahead of Biden in five Pennsylvania counties that have reported nearly all of their votes. The three-member Texas Railroad Commission regulates the state's oil and gas industry and natural gas utilities, with each commissioner seat up for re-election every six years on a rotating. By 9 p.m., the polls will have closed in a majority of states. background: #f5f5f5; Open Meetings 2022 The Railroad Commission of Texas has scheduled open meetings for the following dates. Colorados Third District is leaning toward Lauren Boebert, an ardent supporter of Donald Trump, according to our estimates. 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. margin-top: 0; height: 50px; , Matt Cartwright, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvanias Eighth Congressional District. Show us with your support. .question-scroll-container { Chris Deluzio, Democrat, wins U.S. House seat to represent Pennsylvanias 17th Congressional District. I will bring all of these qualities to the Railroad Commission, if the citizens of Texas elect me. Tony Evers won a second term as governor of Wisconsin, giving Democrats a foothold in a critical presidential battleground. Federal courts | Oversight, management, regulations and enforcement of the rules of law. When reported data comes in that is not what we expected, our model will update and incorporate this new data. Pipeline operators and excavators were assessed $445,100 for violations of the Commissions Pipeline Damage Prevention rules. One of three seats on the Commission . .multi-survey-header { If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. } John Duarte, Republican, wins U.S. House seat to represent Californias 13th Congressional District. AUSTIN The race for the Texas Railroad Commission pits a first-time political candidate who would like to see the state transition to renewable energy sources . Alicia Parlapiano He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. height: auto; I am a Texas Oil & Gas Compliance Consultant by trade. --subtitle-background: #334aab; 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. Nov. 9, 2022, Alaska has competitive races for both the Senate and the House, neither of which is a straightforward Democrat-versus-Republican affair. The campaign for Railroad Commission typically doesnt attract as much attention as other races, but this year was different. I am a hard worker, I am detail oriented, and I get stuff done. All Texans deserve access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
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