, David Schweikert, Republican, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Arizonas First Congressional District. , Frank J. Mrvan, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Indianas First Congressional District. width: 50px; .votebox-results-cell--number { Length of employment. background-color: #6db24f; .answers-container { What we expect this year We have to stop using freshwater for drilling and completing wells. NYT Graphics As such, the RRC is vital to Texas. Mandela Barnes, delivering a critical victory for Republicans. . Chris Deluzio, Democrat, wins U.S. House seat to represent Pennsylvanias 17th Congressional District. .race_footer { Texas had one Retained Pivot County, 0.55 percent of all Retained Pivot Counties. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. padding-top: 3px; Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. Ballotpedia asks all federal, state, and local candidates to complete a survey and share what motivates them on political and personal levels. I went to Disney World with my family for Christmas, and still have "It's a small world after all" stuck in my head 5 days later! [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. His Republican challenger, Herschel Walker, is backed by Donald Trump. In every job I've had, I have found ways to streamline workflow and improve efficiency. background-color: #db0000;
. Maximizing the benefits of natural resources for all Texans will ensure a robust Texas economy."[6]. Representative Tom Malinowski, a second-term incumbent, conceded his race for re-election to his Republican opponent, Tom Kean Jr. The creation of high paying jobs while doing what is best for Texas families is his main goal. margin: 5px 0 5px 0; text-align: center; ", 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. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. background-color: #f4f4f4; She sees something she wants to achieve and she fights hard for it until she succeeds. height: auto; Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. No time was that clearer than during the winter storm, Warford said, faulting the commission for not doing enough to ensure natural gas companies weatherize their facilities, or prepare them for extreme weather. Median salary. Four counties all of which supported Trump in 2020 voted for Shapiro but chose Dr. Oz, the Republican, for the Senate. display: inline-block; margin-right: 12px; They also criticized his response to the freeze. "Let's get the right people on the bus, in the right seats and heading in the right direction.". , Abigail Spanberger, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Virginias Seventh Congressional District. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Nov. 8, 2022, Senator Raphael Warnock is out with an early lead in Georgia, but it could all be just a mirage. Wiley Nickel, Democrat, wins U.S. House seat to represent North Carolinas 13th Congressional District. Lauren Leatherby Gabe Vasquez, Democrat, wins U.S. House seat to represent New Mexicos Second Congressional District. .inner_percentage.Green { John Fetterman defeated the celebrity TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz, flipping Pennsylvanias Senate seat to the Democrats. I actually think a real strength of my candidacy is that Im an outsider.. color: #fff; State executives | All Texans deserve access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy. We need to protect our groundwater from aging infrastructure. , Kim Schrier, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Washingtons Eighth Congressional District. Most of the vote reporting so far is early, and Democrats are expected to win those votes by a large margin. } Public policy, Communications: Alison Graves Carley Allensworth Abigail Campbell Sarah Groat Caitlin Vanden Boom A majority of employees have worked at the Railroad Commission for one to 10 years . 2020 comparison maps exclude places where third-party candidates won more than 5 percent of the vote. The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) is committed to making its website accessible to all users. There were no incumbents in this race. , Gov. Were getting results from five states where voters are deciding whether to legalize marijuana. . . position: relative; ". $52,100. Public Lands Commissioner margin: 0px 10px; font-weight: 200; } The Railroad Commission of Texas Look Back at a Year of Achievements and Growth for the RRC in 2022 Year in Review Publication Christi Craddick Chairman Wayne Christian Commissioner Jim Wright Commissioner Recent Announcement RRC Online General Maintenance Sunday March 02, 2023 Read More Announcements Railroad Commission of Texas .race_header.green { @media only screen and (min-width: 600px) { Nov. 14, 2022, With Senator Cortez Mastos victory in Nevada, Democrats will retain Senate control, even if Republicans win a run-off election in Georgia. Nov. 9, 2022, Majority-Hispanic counties in Florida voted to reelect Gov. Seth Magaziner, Democrat, wins U.S. House seat to represent Rhode Islands Second Congressional District. 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. I am a Texas Oil & Gas Compliance Consultant by trade. width: 65px; .votebox-scroll-container { These same counties favored Biden over Trump in 2020 by a margin of 8 percentage points a whopping 19-point swing. ". display: inline-block; Landowners and the general public have been left out of the conversation for too long - resulting in crony capitalism. Stogner and Christians other opponents in the race Dawayne Tipton, a former oil field roughneck who has worked various oil sector jobs including offshore drilling, and Tom Slocum Jr., an engineering consultant from the Houston area all criticized Christian and the Railroad Commission for not being proactive before and during last years deadly winter freeze. *cumulative statement from january, 2022 thru december, 2022 in barrels 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%. 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. At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our mission: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene and every newsletter we send. font-size: 20px; Commissioner Wayne Christian A lifelong conservative businessman, Wayne Christian was elected as our 50 th Texas Railroad Commissioner in November 2016. Perhaps it goes without saying but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. Experienced regulatory pipeline safety inspector with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & gas energy industry . The Railroad Commission of Texas, or RRC, also oversees and enforces state and federal laws for energy industries in Texas. Polls just closed in 19 states and Washington, D.C. Nov. 8, 2022, Gov. We have to figure out where these earthquakes are coming from in the Permian Basin. And Kansas Democratic governor, Laura Kelly, is in a tight re-election race, as is Gov. z-index:1; Maggie Astor She will be one of the nations first openly lesbian governors. Ballot measures, Who represents me? } 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, Democrat Tim Ryan leads Republican J.D. Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian, the incumbent, did not receive 50% of the vote. } I am a man of action. "The Texas Railroad Commission played a major role in the February 2021 grid failure . The Railroad Commission has exclusive jurisdiction over most oil and gas operations in the State. Nov. 17, 2022, The gap between the candidates for Arizona governor narrowed considerably after Nov. 8 as late absentee ballots were tallied, including ones dropped off on Election Day. U.S. Congress | Nov. 8, 2022, Rural counties in Virginias 7th district are counting votes more quickly than its most populous and left-leaning county, Prince William. } Ron DeSantis over Democratic opponent Charlie Crist by a margin of 11 percentage points. A number of offices are up for a vote -- including major seats like the governor . } Officials say the timing of results will depend on how many people return their ballots at the last minute on Election Day. height: 50px; I have other assets," along with a laughing emoji. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { 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. Nov. 9, 2022, With more counties nearly finished counting, things keep looking better for Lt. Gov. State and local courts | complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. Ron DeSantis won re-election in Florida, cementing Republicans power in a state that was once a key battleground. color: #888; Election 2022 Texas Results Takeaways Governor Attorney General Texas Railroad Commissioner Primary Election Results Republican Primary Runoff Wayne Christian and Sarah Stogner have. 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. border-top: 1px solid #ddd; .inner_percentage { Sixteen dockets involved $153,399 in penalties after operators failed to appear at Commission enforcement proceedings. .results_row { padding-bottom: 8px; Nov. 9, 2022, The Senate races in Georgia, Nevada and Arizona are very tight, and vote counting is expected to drag into the week. display: inline; margin: 0; California, Michigan, Kentucky and Montana also have abortion referendums on the ballot. The Railroad Commission of Texas, a recognized worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas, is searching for individuals in variety of career fields such as: Engineering - Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mining, Petroleum Geosciences - Data Analysis; Environmental, Geomorphology, Mining, Oil & Gas, Site Remediation, Soil Sciences. | I want to follow her example. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Heres where we think votes remain. Eliminating the flared gas tax in Texas, 100% all together at every stage of oil and gas production without a waiting period on an exemption. . Nothing was ever given to me. The Railroad Commission, the oldest state regulatory agency, employs more than 800 people and has a budget of $144 million this year. Chrysta Castaeda and Roberto Alonzo advanced to a runoff. } Ruth Igielnik Most polls have closed in Alaska, but Alaska doesnt release results until after its last polls close at 1 a.m. Eastern. Nov. 9, 2022, While the race for Georgias senate seat remains extremely tight, the Governors race was decided last night. , Where Senate Candidates Outperformed Biden and Trump. } } Kathy Hochul claimed victory late Tuesday against Representative Lee Zeldin, a conservative Republican. .race_header { "[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. max-height: 580px; What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. "I love this industry and Texans deserve better than Waynes empty sound bites.". .votebox-results-cell--check { .electionsectionheading { Incumbent Wayne Christian and Sarah Stogner advanced to a runoff. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. Herschel Walker, Republican, advances to a runoff election for the U.S. Senate seat in Georgia. When reported data comes in that is not what we expected, our model will update and incorporate this new data. Taking control of the governorship and both legislative chambers in these states could ease Democrats ability to pass legislation on an array of issues. Luke Warford, a 32-year-old former Texas Democratic Party staffer, is challenging Republican incumbent Wayne Christian for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission. I will also protect landowner's rights. They defeated Kelly Stone and Mark Watson in the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 3, 2020. James Wright defeated Chrysta Castaeda, Matt Sterett, and Katija Gruene in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 3, 2020. })(); The tables below contain data from financial reports submitted to state agencies. In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Arizonas closely watched races for Senate and governor remained too close to call in the state, where 400,000 ballots in Maricopa County await counting. App'x. .election_results_text { Voters in Kentucky narrowly rejected an amendment to the State Constitution that would have said there is no right to abortion in their state. Incumbent Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian, seen here at the Texas Republican Convention in 2018, is heading toward a runoff for the Republican nomination. border-right: 1px solid #ddd; Nationwide, there were 181 Retained Pivot Counties and 25 Boomerang Pivot Counties. color:white; Nov. 9, 2022, Democratic House candidates outperformed Biden in several Michigan districts, bucking a rightward trend and maintaining seven of their seats. Ron DeSantis, a hard-right conservative, is facing Representative Charlie Crist, a former Republican governor who switched parties. } I am willing to do what others won't - as evidenced by my work as a floor hand on oil rigs. .votebox { } height: 56px; I have had to pull up my bootstraps and word really hard for everything I have. padding-left: 8px; Vance won Ohio handily even as almost every part of the state voted more for Democrats than they did in 2020. "[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]. The . Heres the state of the closest races: letter-spacing: .03em; , Angie Craig, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesotas Second Congressional District. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the states oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety. overflow: hidden; Biography: Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. NYT Graphics The polls just closed in North Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia. Christian finished first in the primary with 47% of the vote and Stogner was second with 15%. border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; The polls are now closed in Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin and several other states. 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. 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. Brian Kemp gained more votes compared to Trump in 2020 all across Georgia, beating Stacey Abrams by a more than seven-point margin. Master Agreed Orders can be found on the RRC General Counsel webpage. "[3] Christian responded to a news report regarding the commission's approval of an oilfield waste repository project in February 2022. The winner will face Democrat Luke Warford, a former top staffer for the Texas Democratic Party, in the November general election. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. Albert Sun Tony Evers won a second term as governor of Wisconsin, giving Democrats a foothold in a critical presidential battleground. } I want to ensure that oil and gas jobs are protected so that future generations can improve their lives the same way I was able to. , Tina Kotek, a Democrat, fended off two well-funded challengers in the race for governor of Oregon. 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. He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. Nov. 9, 2022, Voters in three states enshrined lasting protections for abortion rights in their state Constitutions. } 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. 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.[7]. February 25, 2022, 4:24 PM, CST. In Indiana, a House race in the 1st district leans Democratic, but, if the seat were to flip, it could be an early sign of a red wave. RRC First in Nation to Utilize Federal Funds to Plug Even More Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells . .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} Voters in Vermont decided in favor of including abortion protections in their state constitution. Nothing was ever given to me in my life. Nov. 8, 2022. .outer_percentage { External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell The first polls are closing in Indiana and Kentucky. State officials say that counting all of the votes may take several days. How? , Susie Lee, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Nevadas Third Congressional District. letter-spacing: .04em; deadline: N/A In-person reg. Here are the results that mattered most for abortion access. I think it certainly helps, but so does the experience gained in the field and brought to the commission. The agencys regulatory power includes overseeing the natural gas system, a crucial element of the Texas power grid that failed last year during a winter freeze, leaving millions of people without power for days. Nevadas Senate race is rated a tossup by the Cook Political Report. padding-bottom: 0px; , Greg Landsman, Democrat, wins U.S. House seat to represent Ohios First Congressional District. margin-top: 5px; . top: -1px; "[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. 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. Contact our sales team. Katija Gruene advanced from the Green convention for Texas Railroad Commission on April 18, 2020. The outcomes of the races in these three states will decide the balance of power in the Senate. } The remaining vote there could tighten the race as it is counted. Oh man - I love a good pun. vertical-align: middle; Warford is the only Democratic candidate. Nov. 8, 2022, Arizona has multiple races featuring Republicans who have questioned the legitimacy of the 2020 election. Representative Sean Patrick Maloney has conceded defeat to Mike Lawler, a first-term Republican state assemblyman. To retain control of the House, Democrats must win 46 of these seats (after accounting for the races the parties are expected to win most easily). 1:26 PM on Oct 17, 2022 CDT. Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics? Attorney General Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, and bull-dog tenacity. U.S. President | Maggie Astor , George Santos, Republican, wins U.S. House seat to represent New Yorks Third Congressional District. 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. Everything I have in my life, I have had to work hard for. } Citizen's rights under the law. Democrats will gain a seat in the new Congress, retaining the power to advance the presidents agenda and his judicial and cabinet picks. .votebox-scroll-container { } Early voting for the March 1 primary begins Monday, the anniversary of last year's paralyzing storm. text-align: left; } Submitted Biography: "I'm a Christian that has had two amazing careers and have now chosen to enter politics. Stogner received 15.2% of the vote. One of the reasons I'm running for office is because I'm struggling to find any elected officials who are role models. Nov. 10, 2022, In Texas, majority-Hispanic counties also swung to the right, but to a much lesser degree than in Florida. Alicia Parlapiano margin-bottom: 0px; .race_header.republican { background-color: #ccc; , Brandon Williams, Republican, wins U.S. House seat to represent New Yorks 22nd Congressional District. The race for North Carolinas open Senate seat is leaning toward Representative Ted Budd, a Republican, according to our estimates. Survey responses from candidates in this race. John Duarte, Republican, wins U.S. House seat to represent Californias 13th Congressional District. She listed her top three priorities as "1. Rep. Ted Budd of North Carolina, a Trump-backed conservative, beat Cheri Beasley, a Democrat, to capture retiring Senator Richard Burr's seat. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Nate Cohn Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj In Colorado, a measure to decriminalize certain psychedelics is close but yet to be decided. We need to responsibly develop natural resources without compromising the environment. border: 1px solid #999; Republicans have flipped four House seats in New York, two districts on Long Island and two in the Hudson Valley. 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 . .results_table { Transparency USA tracks loans separately from total contributions. , Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, a 2020 election denier, defeated Lt. Gov. 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!". The Democrats need to win roughly twice as many of the most competitive districts as Republicans to keep control of the House. Click here to submit it for this profile! 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. 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. font-size: 1.25em; The Railroad Commission, through its Oil and Gas Division, regulates the exploration, production, and transportation of oil and natural gas in Texas. 3. 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. width: 50px; What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess? Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?John Deere 44'' Lawn Sweeper Parts,
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