} .results_table { margin-bottom: 0px; border-radius: 7px 7px 0 0; 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 to run for office | The tables below contain data from financial reports submitted to state agencies. font-weight: 100; Wayne Christian defeated Grady Yarbrough, Mark Miller, and Martina Salinas in the Texas railroad commission election. 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. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? width: 65px; | } 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. margin-right: 10px; 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? We need to protect our groundwater from aging infrastructure. 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. } tusa-race-stage-summary, tusa-person-summary, tusa-filing-dates { "[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]. --subtitle-background: #334aab; padding-bottom: 0px; Protecting the environment and people's access to clean water without crippling the energy sector. .multi-survey-header p { U.S. President | .votebox_legend { color:white; As a lifelong Republican I am running to be your Railroad Commissioner so I can fight hard for Texas conservative values! They defeated Kelly Stone and Mark Watson in the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 3, 2020. } The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. Submitted Biography: "I am an experienced oil and gas attorney focusing on bringing fair, predictable, and effective leadership to the Railroad Commission of Texas. 4. background-color: #003388; a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { clearInterval(nTimer); In every job I've had, I have found ways to streamline workflow and improve efficiency. font-weight: 200; I personally consider the RRC's responsibility to the Texans citizens as the most important. padding-left: 10px; } Katija Gruene advanced from the Green convention for Texas Railroad Commission on April 18, 2020. margin-bottom: .75em; function widget_load_check_dom(){ chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); display: none; Nationwide, there were 181 Retained Pivot Counties and 25 Boomerang Pivot Counties. } } top: 2px; Lieutenant Governor padding:7px 8px 8px; margin-bottom: 4px; Feb. 13Wayne Christian. 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. Counties | What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? --progress-bar: #f0a236; I don't see my self as a politician, but a problem solver. left: 0; . I want to win this election and then effectuate change over the six year term and then leave politics. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system? } display: inline-block; } .percentage_number { The Railroad Commission regulates oil, gas and mining in Texas. width: 50px; a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { } overflow-y: hidden; Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. Contact our sales team. Elections in 2023 | 3. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Click here for coverage of the March 1, 2022, Republican primary. background-color: #db0000; The results have been certified. Protecting the environment and people's access to clean water without crippling the energy sector. } Increasing transparency and accountability: 70% of current Commissioners campaign contributions come from the industry they regulate, and they regularly make decisions without debate or public testimony. --highlights-background: #d3d4d5; 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.". .votebox-scroll-container { } } 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. } 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! })(); Ballotpedia did not come across any campaign ads for Wayne Christian while conducting research on this election. Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Roman McAllen and Mike Wright in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 6, 2018. Who do you look up to? I want to follow her example. } bottom: 2px 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. } $('.collapse').collapse('show'); Texans shouldnt have to live in fear that their power will go out the next time it gets cold. overflow-y: hidden; font-size: 1.25em; They defeated Tom Slocum Jr., Marvin Summers, and Dawayne Tipton in the Republican primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 1, 2022. James Wright defeated Chrysta Castaeda, Matt Sterett, and Katija Gruene in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 3, 2020. overflow-y: hidden; text-align: left; background-color: grey; width: 100%; } color: #888; .electionsectionheading { } margin-top: 0; display: block; } Cities | chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down'); display: inline-block; Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Weston Martinez in the Republican primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 6, 2018. background-color: #003388; display: inline; bottom: 2px width: 350px; width: 65px; Oh man - I love a good pun. Incumbent Wayne Christian and Sarah Stogner advanced to a runoff. ", On his campaign website, Christian said, "A clean environment and a thriving oil and gas industry are not mutually exclusive. $("div.vis_widget_title").each(function(index) { Unicorns do exist - never let people tell you that doing the right thing is impossible. Luke Warford advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 1, 2022. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Eliminate debt at the Railroad Commission. position: relative; width: 100% font-style: italic; margin-top: 0px; They defeated Kelly Stone and Mark Watson in the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 3, 2020. Texas Railroad Commissioner (GOP) Republican. }); Everything I have in my life, I have had to work hard for. The Railroad Commission has exclusive jurisdiction over most oil and gas operations in the State. font-size: 0.9em; .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} padding-bottom: 5px; } Streamline the ERCOT & FERC licensing processor expedite the approval of new power substations connected to flared gas. } font-style: italic; } External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell width: 65px; Public Lands Commissioner "[3] Christian responded to a news report regarding the commission's approval of an oilfield waste repository project in February 2022. margin-right: 12px; } I have over 18 years of industry experience, ranging from work on oil rigs to risk assessment/mitigation for operations and facilities. } font-size: 16px; The creation of high paying jobs while doing what is best for Texas families is his main goal. What was your very first job? Federal courts | position: absolute; He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. The suit argues that High Roller Environmental did not properly notify nearby property owners before seeking project approval from the commission. padding-left: 16px; Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics? 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. How to vote | .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { height: 56px; Election information in Texas: Nov. 8, 2022, election. Sarah Stogner, the oil and gas attorney who lost a GOP runoff in May to incumbent Wayne Christian, said she's now supporting Luke Warford, a former staffer for the Texas Democratic Party, in the. This election was a battleground race. if ($(this).next('div.vis_widget_table').is(":hidden")) { I worked at a kayak rental business near the coast from when I was 14 until I went to college. } margin-bottom: 25px; Transparency USA tracks loans separately from total contributions. Provide the public access to information and facilitate efficiencies with regulated industries through communications and technologies. I served in the U.S. Army for 21 years and the Oil & Gas Industry for 30 years. Survey responses from candidates in this race. } padding-bottom: 5px; position: relative; float: left; text-align: left !important; .election_results_text { Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. The section below shows responses from candidates in this race who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. } --progress-bar: #f0a236; .results_row td:first-child { font-size: 1.25em; Christian's professional experience includes working in business, banking, and real estate and owning a financial services business. } a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { I want to put Texas families first. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Include all stakeholders in long-term planning to protect Texas energy independence. 2. padding-left: 0; We have to figure out where these earthquakes are coming from in the Permian Basin. .votebox { | .votebox { top: 0px; } .election_results_text { } Source1Source2Source3. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { 1. I have had to pull up my bootstraps and word really hard for everything I have. | margin-bottom: 4px; Early voting for the March 1 primary begins Monday, the anniversary of last year's paralyzing storm. .inner_percentage { Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian, the incumbent, did not receive 50% of the vote. .electionsectionheading { Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. .race_header.green { color: #fff; State executives | The Railroad Commission has three members who are elected to six-year staggered terms such that one commissioner is up for election every two years. .non_result_row th { | margin: 8px auto; Luke Warford advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 1, 2022. ", "I'm a Christian that has had two amazing careers and have now chosen to enter politics. Texas had one Retained Pivot County, 0.55 percent of all Retained Pivot Counties. } background-color: #003388; } What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline? Putting Texans to work to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy; 2. ", On his campaign website, Christian said, "A clean environment and a thriving oil and gas industry are not mutually exclusive. } Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Roman McAllen and Mike Wright in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 6, 2018. The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. .panel-body p { Warford was unopposed in the Democratic primary. border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; }) In the race for Republican Lt. } function widget_load_check_jquery() { display: table; For more on how we select candidates to include, click here. Its hard for Texans to know whats going on with the Railroad Commission when the current Commissioners fail to provide transparency around the issuing of permits and decision-making that is designed to help their campaign donors at the expense of public safety. I have been in leadership positions since I was 19 stationed in Germany and I see no reason to quit now. .answers-container { What was your very first job? } --highlights-background: #d3d4d5; What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? State Board of Education (15 seats) 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. 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. --view-more-background: #f0a236; Warford was unopposed in the Democratic primary. } How to run for office | font-size: 2em; External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell .votebox-results-cell--check { .question-scroll-container { Elected officials should not be career politicians. The RRC in particular is not a role for sitting on the sidelines. But I truly admire my 7 year old daughter who has inspired me to run. position: relative; 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. The Texas oil and natural gas industry directly and indirectly supported over 2.5 million total jobs across the state's economy in 2019. margin-top: 5px; Who do you look up to? @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { margin: 5px 0 5px 0; position: relative; Texas voted Republican in all six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020. .answer-photo-container { The results have been certified. . } [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. width: 100%; .votebox-results-metadata-p { } The results have been certified. Weve got some very uncomfortable things we need to talk about. All Texans deserve access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy. .inner_percentage.Republican { What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system? 100% remote. He and Abbott will go head to head in November. letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding: 15px 15px 5px 15px; } .results_row { 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. I want to bring my skills and industry experience to the RRC to put Texas families first. } } Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? margin-right: 12px; RepublicanWayne Christian DemocraticLuke Warford LibertarianJamie Andres Diez GreenHunter Wayne Crow Latest 2022 Railroad Commissioner polls .votebox_legend .non_result_row { .votebox_bp_logo { They found out he had a loco motive. .results_row td { Christian faced Luke Warford (D) in the Nov. 8 general election. padding-left: 0; Public Lands Commissioner color: #0645ad; She listed her top three priorities as "1. Interviews are granted to candidates who visit Odessa and submit a request to be interviewed. padding-bottom: 7px; width: 100%; color: #aaa; Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Our current regulators have ignored these problems for too long. } ", Sources: display: inline-block; All Texans deserve access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy. margin-top: 0px; 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. .votebox-results-cell--check { width: 50px; } What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important? Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); Age: 71. color: #6db24f; Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell One of my first vivid historical memories was when Princess Diana died. Chrysta Castaeda defeated Roberto Alonzo in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas Railroad Commission on July 14, 2020. } .indicate_scroll { The results have been certified. .indicate_scroll { }) ", 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. clearInterval(nTimer); } 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. display: flex; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; .results_row td:first-child { top: -5px; @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Click on a candidate's name to visit their Ballotpedia page. 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