How long did you have it? } text-align: center; margin-bottom:16px; . , Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, a Democrat, won a tough re-election campaign, beating Blake Masters, a Trump-backed venture capitalist. Everything I have in my life, I have had to work hard for. width: 50px; The agency is governed by three board members elected statewide who serve staggered, six-year terms. font-weight: 300; } 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. Federal and state primary competitiveness, Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022, Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. font-style: italic; --title-background: #334aab; He said his top priority if elected would be "keeping Texass oil & gas industry healthy and independent of job killing regulations. .votebox-results-cell--number { Employees. } His website lists endorsements from U.S. Sen Ted Cruz (R) and three members of Texas' delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives. Jen Kiggans, Republican, wins U.S. House seat to represent Virginias Second Congressional District. . He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. 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. As a Texas Railroad Commissioner, I will serve our state by asking difficult questions and including all stakeholders to reach the answers together. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Texas had one Retained Pivot County, 0.55 percent of all Retained Pivot Counties. overflow-x: scroll; height: 22px; "[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. , Brad Raffensperger, Republican, is re-elected as Georgias secretary of state. 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. I want to leave a legacy of beating the odds, helping facilitate difficult changes, and ushering in the next era of Texas energy independence. } One of the reasons I'm running for office is because I'm struggling to find any elected officials who are role models. Tony Evers won a second term as governor of Wisconsin, giving Democrats a foothold in a critical presidential battleground. 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. margin: 0; Counties | Matt Sterett defeated Charlie Stevens in the Libertarian convention for Texas Railroad Commission on August 3, 2020. } Alicia Parlapiano . There are reasons we have the regulations we have, and we must protect our groundwater and keep the oil and gas moving. App'x. Voters in Kentucky will decide whether to approve an amendment that would reject abortion rights in the State Constitution. More than 200 Republicans who questioned or denied the 2020 election results have won in the midterms so far. Nov. 8, 2022, Rural counties in Virginias 7th district are counting votes more quickly than its most populous and left-leaning county, Prince William. 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. background: #4c4c4c; I am willing to do what others won't - as evidenced by my work as a floor hand on oil rigs. Sittons opponent, now-Commissioner Jim Wright, raised less than $13,000. } align-items:center; Georgias Senate race might culminate in a runoff election on Dec. 6 if no candidate receives 50 percent of the vote. ", Christian said that during his first term in office he has been "fighting against Biden Administration efforts like the Green New Deal, CLEAN Future Act, and the Paris Climate Agreement. State Board of Education (15 seats) If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. , Kathy Hochul, New Yorks first female governor, beat Rep. Lee Zeldin in the states closest race in decades. State officials say that counting all of the votes may take several days. } Seth Magaziner, Democrat, wins U.S. House seat to represent Rhode Islands Second Congressional District. Nov. 8, 2022, Kentucky, a solidly red state, reelected Rand Paul to the Senate. I think Railroad Commissioners should have previous experience in the oil and gas industry and not government/politics. Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado, a Democrat, was elected to a third term, holding off a strong challenge from a Republican newcomer. , Marc Molinaro, Republican, wins U.S. House seat to represent New Yorks 19th Congressional District. Do you value our journalism? . Republicans have flipped four House seats in New York, two districts on Long Island and two in the Hudson Valley. She listed her top three priorities as "1. Nov. 9, 2022, The Senate races in Georgia, Nevada and Arizona are very tight, and vote counting is expected to drag into the week. Nov. 8, 2022, Because of the order in which different types of ballots are counted, early returns can be misleading. margin-bottom: .75em; , Mike Garcia, Republican, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Californias 27th Congressional District. The movie Dark Waters - we need to make sure the large oil and gas companies are not allowed to put profit over doing the right thing. RRC First in Nation to Utilize Federal Funds to Plug Even More Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells . .results_text { What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important? Submitted Biography: "I have over 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. , Abigail Spanberger, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Virginias Seventh Congressional District. Nov. 10, 2022, More than 200,000 Georgia voters cast ballots for Brian Kemp, Republican candidate for governor, but did not vote for Herschel Walker in the Senate race. Show us with your support. I know the regulations, why we have them, and I know how to make minor tweaks if need be to adjust if needed. Tom Slocum Jr. and Dawayne Tipton also sought the Republican nomination. display: block; But I truly admire my 7 year old daughter who has inspired me to run. , George Santos, Republican, wins U.S. House seat to represent New Yorks Third Congressional District. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. Nov. 8, 2022, Pennsylvania is home to a close Senate race between Lt. Gov. 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. Christian's website describes him as a businessman and says, "Throughout his first term, Christian developed a strong record of fighting against frivolous regulations and standing strong for free markets and American Energy Dominance. I want to win this election and then effectuate change over the six year term and then leave politics. Compared to Kemps reported votes, Walkers fell short in every county, but especially in the Atlanta area and its suburbs. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { ", Sources: padding: 15px 15px 5px 15px; font-size: 1.25em; I know the regulations and I know how to make very small changes if need be. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { Were tracking the remaining uncalled House races, and the most recently called races, as states continue to count the remaining votes. Voters in these counties overall continued to support the Democratic candidate for governor, Beto ORourke. }. John Duarte, Republican, wins U.S. House seat to represent Californias 13th Congressional District. border: 1px solid #999; Eliminate debt at the Railroad Commission. height: 50px; } Christian's professional experience includes working in business, banking, and real estate and owning a financial services business. Election 2022 Texas Results Takeaways Governor Attorney General Texas Railroad Commissioner Primary Election Results Republican Primary Runoff Wayne Christian and Sarah Stogner have. .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} } Christian and Stogner will face each other in a runoff election May 24. background-color: grey; 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 . Beto ORourke performed better than expected in these majority-Hispanic counties. tusa-race-stage-summary, tusa-person-summary, tusa-filing-dates { display: block; Aside from that, the main action at this hour will be in the House, with a close race in Washingtons 8th District and at least half a dozen in California. Warford is undeterred, saying he believes the grid failure fundamentally changes the calculus for the race. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. 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. 1 year or less. Dont expect quick results in either race; officials in Alaska wont finish counting absentee ballots for about two weeks. But so far, voters are rejecting an effort to deny abortion rights. The Associated Press has not yet called the race. overflow: hidden; Christian finished second to Gary Gates in the seven-candidate field in the 2016 Republican primary and defeated Gates in the runoff, 51% to 49%. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess? 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. We use early returns and polling data to estimate in real time the outcome of the elections for Senate and House control. I come from really humble beginnings, but with hard work, dedication, and a willingness to do what others won't, I graduated from college and made a good life for myself and my family. Michiganders are voting on abortion rights. , Don Bacon, Republican, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Nebraskas Second Congressional District. Public Lands Commissioner The Book - Good to Great by Jim Collins, written over 25 years ago. Nov. 10, 2022, Support for the abortion proposal was stronger than support for reelected Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, in 76 of the states 83 counties. , Matt Cartwright, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvanias Eighth Congressional District. I have real industry experience in the field and in the office. 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. padding-bottom: 8px; var nTimer = setInterval(function() { Experienced lawyer with no long term interest in politics. .percentage_number { deadline: Jan. 31 Early voting starts: Feb. 14 Early voting ends: Feb. 25 Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Absentee/mail-in deadline: March 1 Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of? Todays voting will decide the balance of power in Congress. Mandela Barnes, delivering a critical victory for Republicans. Follow along here .inner_percentage.Republican { Peoples' lives and livelihoods are at stake so the RRC needs men and women who get things done. Selling newspapers on the street at age 5. } margin-top: 0px; . The Railroad Commission of Texas, or RRC, also oversees and enforces state and federal laws for energy industries in Texas. Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Nate Cohn J.D. .race_header.libertarian { The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the states oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety. February 25, 2022, 4:24 PM, CST. , Adrian Fontes, a Democrat, defeated Mark Finchem, a G.O.P. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { } } height: auto; Real field experience with Texas oil and gas regulations and well control school. The Railroad Commission of Texas provides links to the agendas of the meetings. The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. The first polls are closing in Indiana and Kentucky. To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here. 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. vertical-align: middle; Albert Sun background-color: green; In North Carolinas Senate race, Representative Ted Budd, a Trump-endorsed Republican, is very likely to win, according to our estimates. The 2020 Democratic nominee for railroad commissioner, Chrysta Castaeda, lost by 9 percentage points, despite getting national money and facing a little-known Republican, Jim Wright, who had unseated an incumbent in the primary. It is imperative that Texas energy resources are maximized, and we promote energy independence. .non_result_row { She will be one of the nations first openly lesbian governors. As part of her efforts to modernize the agency, Craddick has championed an Information Technology overhaul at the Commission, seeking improvements that would upgrade the Geographic Information System, increase public access to the agency's data, and speed up inspections and permitting times. padding-left: 0; Nov. 8, 2022, Its still early in Wisconsin, but it looks close. Nov. 9, 2022, John Fetterman, the Democratic candidate for Senate, won by a smaller margin than Josh Shapiro, the Democratic candidate for governor. letter-spacing: .04em; Incumbent Wayne Christian and Sarah Stogner advanced to a runoff. Stacey Abrams has conceded to Brian Kemp, the Republican governor of Georgia. Nov. 8, 2022, Gov. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. There is also an unexpectedly competitive Senate race in Utah between Senator Mike Lee, a Republican, and Evan McMullin, an independent. margin: 5px 0 5px 0; "The Texas Railroad Commission played a major role in the February 2021 grid failure . Nothing was ever given to me in my life. Source: Election results and race calls are from The Associated Press. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? I personally consider the RRC's responsibility to the Texans citizens as the most important. 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. Chrysta Castaeda defeated Roberto Alonzo in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas Railroad Commission on July 14, 2020. Republicans need to flip only one seat to gain control of the Senate, while Democrats need to keep 50 seats to maintain control. Voters in Vermont decided in favor of including abortion protections in their state constitution. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. 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. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?