} Attorney General Luke Warford, the Democratic candidate for Texas Railroad Commission, speaks at a Beto O'Rourke rally in Austin on Sept. 6. 3. A drop in natural gas supply was a leading cause of the grid failure. .results_row td { Operations: Meghann Olshefski Mandy Morris Kelly Rindfleisch Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. display: block; $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); A woman running for railroad commissioner in the Lone Star State has raised eyebrows over her racy campaign video in which she straddles an oil pump wearing little more than a cowboy hat and. 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. } RepublicanWayne Christian DemocraticLuke Warford LibertarianJamie Andres Diez GreenHunter Wayne Crow Latest 2022 Railroad Commissioner polls His website listed endorsements from U.S. Sen Ted Cruz (R) and three members of Texas' delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives. This agency is supposed to be a consumer protection agency, but it has become an industry protection agency. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; text-align: left !important; "[3], Stogner said on her campaign website that she represented landowners, oil service companies, and oil and gas well operators for more than 15 years. Christian responded to a February 4, 2022, article in The Odessa American regarding a lawsuit that two property owners near an oilfield waste repository site filed earlier this year challenging the commissions approval of the project. .panel-body { Submitted Biography: "I'm a Christian that has had two amazing careers and have now chosen to enter politics. } .multi-survey-header p { .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} width: 100% !important; } No - I think the problem with 2 out of 3 of the current officials is that they are career politicians. The results have been certified. Other 2022 battleground elections included: if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? } display: table; .non_result_row { } Legal knowledge, and a broad understanding of Upstream, Midstream and Downstream segments of our industry. margin: 0; } display: inline-block; .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, } Transparency is a vital part of making the Railroad Commission work effectively, and if the public doesnt feel like their needs are being met, and that the Railroad Commission is advocating for their concerns, as the people of Texas feel right now, then the Railroad Commission is failing its duty to Texans. .indicate_scroll { Incumbent Wayne Christian and Sarah Stogner advanced to a runoff. .race_header.republican { The Railroad Commission regulates oil, gas and mining in Texas. overflow-y: hidden; If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Texas voted Republican in all six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { background: #f5f5f5; Peoples' lives and livelihoods are at stake so the RRC needs men and women who get things done. chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down'); width: 100%; } .panel-body p { Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of? Incumbent Wayne Christian defeated attorney Sarah Stogner in the May 24 Republican primary runoff for the party's nomination for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission. .votebox_legend { border-radius: 50%; .multi-survey-header p { Survey responses from candidates in this race. Odessa Headlines does not endorse or support any candidate for elected office. Apply today! The RRC has a responsibility to Texas property owners. Texas had one Retained Pivot County, 0.55 percent of all Retained Pivot Counties. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell The results have been certified. Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, and bull-dog tenacity. } clearInterval(nTimer); overflow-y: hidden; Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell Elected officials should serve the public, rather than their campaign donors. } }, 100); ", 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. Texas voted Republican in all six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020. .inner_percentage.Democratic { Oil and gas industry experience is imperative for the Railroad Commission to serve Texas citizens responsibly. max-width: 75px; To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here. margin-bottom: 0px; color:white; font-weight: 300; State executives | .votebox { .votebox-scroll-container { display: none; }, 100); } Occupation: Chairman, Railroad Commission of Texas. In that primary, Christian received 47.1% of the vote and Stogner was second with 15.2%. Luke Warford advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 1, 2022. .question-scroll-container { I would say the first Historical event of my lifetime would be the election of President Barack Obama are first African American President of the united states. What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess? .answers-container { padding-left: 75px; 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: 20px; Promote environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts across all energy sectors. } color: #fff; The results have been certified. display: block; .votebox-covid-disclaimer { The results have been certified. .results_row.winner { We need to responsibly develop natural resources without compromising the environment. padding-bottom: 7px; Texas has been a global energy leader for decades and the energy industry is vital to providing affordable and reliable energy here in Texas, around the country, and around the world. } I am willing to do what others won't - as evidenced by my work as a floor hand on oil rigs. We need elected officials willing to make people angry and sacrifice "electability" for doing the right thing while in office. State legislature | What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? position: relative; "[3], Stogner said on her campaign website that she represented landowners, oil service companies, and oil and gas well operators for more than 15 years. We have no time to wait!! How to vote | left: 0px; age 8. } Incumbent Wayne Christian won election in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission. Click here for coverage of the March 1, 2022, Republican primary. font-size: 1.25em; We live in a time of tremendous innovation and change, but the Railroad Commission has done little to move Texas energy forward, including in the wake of last years devastating winter storm. Railroad Commission candidates have opposing visions of the future of Texas' oil and gas industry KUT 90.5 | By Mose Buchele Published November 1, 2022 at 11:30 AM CDT Warford campaign. How? color: #888; margin-top: 5px; Ballotpedia asks all federal, state, and local candidates to complete a survey and share what motivates them on political and personal levels. 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. } } margin: 0px 10px; What were the early voting start and end dates? .answer-photo-container { A single payer health insurance program on both the state and federal level, an improved and expanded Medicare for All. height: 50px; .image-candidate-thumbnail { I also understand how to free market can deliver results if unleashed properly. margin-bottom:16px; border-radius: 7px 7px 0 0; padding-top: 30px !important; What is something that has been a struggle in your life? } Interviews are granted to candidates who visit Odessa and submit a request to be interviewed. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { z-index:1; } .electionsectionheading { "[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 candidates begin to announce their plans for the upcoming 2022 elections, Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian says he's aiming for another term. } Previous experience in government and politics can be beneficial, but not at the cost of their constituents welfare and safety. 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. Oversee the development of the states energy resources while protecting public health and the environment through an effective regulatory program that allows for the orderly and efficient development of oil and gas resources. The results have been certified. .image-candidate-thumbnail { letter-spacing: 0.03em; What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important? Christian's professional experience includes working in business, banking, and real estate and owning a financial services business. overflow-x: scroll; margin-bottom: .75em; Dawayne Tipton was at 11.48%. 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. But I truly admire my 7 year old daughter who has inspired me to run. Age: 71. background-color: green; Comptroller } It is the primary regulatory agency for the production of Oil & Gas, mining, pipeline safety, utilities, etc. Eliminate debt at the Railroad Commission. I was in middle school and was at a friend's house for a slumber party. margin-right: 12px; max-width: 75px; Impossible to pick just one! If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. .votebox { .question-scroll-container { $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { Selling newspapers on the street at age 5. } } margin-top: 0px; color: #6db24f; } } Tech: Matt Latourelle Nathan Bingham Ryan Burch Kirsten Corrao Beth Dellea Travis Eden Tate Kamish Margaret Kearney Eric Lotto Joseph Sanchez. [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. Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Roman McAllen and Mike Wright in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 6, 2018. She sees something she wants to achieve and she fights hard for it until she succeeds. padding-left: 10px; I love Texas and I love my country. .question-scroll-container { 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. } .image-candidate-thumbnail { .results_text { This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, or Ballotpedia staff compiled a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy. Was early voting available to all voters? .results_table { 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. border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; 1. position: relative; vertical-align: top; @media only screen and (min-width: 600px) { chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); .election_results_text { Biography: Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. padding-left: 8px; I know the regulations, why we have them, and I know how to make minor tweaks if need be to adjust if needed. .non_result_row div { } chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down'); padding-bottom: 8px; .race_header.republican { To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here. She believed in me and pushed me to be a better and more productive student. if (document.readyState === 'complete') { border: 1px solid #999; Landowners and the general public have been left out of the conversation for too long - resulting in crony capitalism. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? As a Texas Railroad Commissioner, I will serve our state by asking difficult questions and including all stakeholders to reach the answers together. width: 50px; Railroad Commissioner. } } .results_table_container { Incumbent Wayne Christian defeated attorney Sarah Stogner in the May 24 Republican primary runoff for the party's nomination for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. Attorney General $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); Just as important as industry knowledge, however, is the ability to communicate with legislators, business, and the general public about the work of the Commission. Ballot measures, Who represents me? margin: 0 !important; ", On his campaign website, Christian said, "A clean environment and a thriving oil and gas industry are not mutually exclusive. He also served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1997 to 2013. Texas Railroad Commissioner election, 2022 (March 1 Republican primary), Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses, Campaign contribution to Christian detailed in lawsuit, Candidate releases topless video on TikTok. .race_header.democratic { text-align: center; widget_load_check_jquery(); left: 0; } font-weight: bold; background-color: #f4f4f4; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Elections in 2023 | }. .outer_percentage { They found out he had a loco motive. Federal and state primary competitiveness, Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022, Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. She isn't yet afraid of the world, or failure. I want to win this election and then effectuate change over the six year term and then leave politics. Click on a candidate's name to visit their Ballotpedia page. float: left; Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? Life Style & Beauty Food & Drink Parenting Travel Wellness Relationships Money Home & Living Work/Life Shopping. color:white; .inner_percentage.Republican { } display: flex; Elected officials should not be career politicians. Of these 206 counties, one is located in Texas, accounting for 0.5 percent of the total pivot counties.[13]. font-weight: 200; Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. } I am a fiscal conservative and value maximizing efficiency and cutting waste. font-size: 2em; clearInterval(nTimer); background-color: #db0000; .votebox_bp_logo { } Protecting the environment and people's access to clean water without crippling the energy sector. I think it certainly helps, but so does the experience gained in the field and brought to the commission. 2. Putting Texans to work to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy; 2. letter-spacing: .04em; Christian's website described him as a businessman and said, "Throughout his first term, Christian developed a strong record of fighting against frivolous regulations and standing strong for free markets and American Energy Dominance. .race_header.green { font-weight: 300; There are reasons we have the regulations we have, and we must protect our groundwater and keep the oil and gas moving. } What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline? .race_header.libertarian { Promote environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts across all energy sectors. } Regulating intrastate pipelines - the safest way to ensure Texans have access to affordable natural gas energy. } What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? The commission does not regulate the railroad industry, but instead oversees the oil and gas business in Texas. } position: relative; padding-top: 8px; color: #aaa; "[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]. chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); Railroad Commissioner. font-size: 12px; padding-bottom: 8px; $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { } margin-bottom: -2px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; .results_table_container { } @media only screen and (min-width: 600px) { ", Sources: View each candidates loan totals, if any, by clicking View More in the table below and learn more about this data here. 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