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. Cisco Aguilar, a Democratic lawyer, defeated Jim Marchant, a leading promoter of election conspiracy theories, in the race to be Nevadas secretary of state. .image-candidate-thumbnail { The Democrats need to win roughly twice as many of the most competitive districts as Republicans to keep control of the House. Incumbent Wayne Christian and Sarah Stogner advanced to a runoff. , Matt Cartwright, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvanias Eighth Congressional District. .inner_percentage.Green { Oil and gas industry experience is imperative for the Railroad Commission to serve Texas citizens responsibly. Early voting for the March 1 primary begins Monday, the anniversary of last year's paralyzing storm. 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. The crowded primary race for a seat on the Railroad Commission was too close to call late Tuesday night, but by Wednesday morning, 98.6% of the votes had been counted and Christian had secured 47.1% of the votes, falling short of the 50% needed to win the election outright. Texas Railroad Commissioner Election Results 2022 - The New York Times Advertisement Senate House Uncalled House Races Top Races Governor Needle Ga. Senate Runoff Senator Raphael Warnock. 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 vertical-align: middle; background-color: #003388; Eliminate debt at the Railroad Commission. In every job I've had, I have found ways to streamline workflow and improve efficiency. A number of offices are up for a vote -- including major seats like the governor . 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. Nov. 10, 2022, As of noon Eastern time, Democrats have won 190 House seats, Republicans have won 208, and 37 are still undecided. vertical-align: top; Regulating intrastate pipelines - the safest way to ensure Texans have access to affordable natural gas energy. To maintain Texas energy independence without sacrificing the health and welfare of Texans and the environment. Ensure we do not cost taxpayers $3.4B again in another freeze incident! 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. }. 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. font-size: 2em; } There were no incumbents in this race. However the state already bans abortions, and that is unlikely to change. Christian finished first in the primary with 47% of the vote and Stogner was second with 15%. background-color: #6db24f; if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? overflow-x: auto; How old were you at the time? The commission does not regulate the railroad industry, but instead oversees the oil and gas business in Texas. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Lazaro Gamio I was in middle school and was at a friend's house for a slumber party. } What is something that has been a struggle in your life? position: relative; The Railroad Commission of Texas, or RRC, also oversees and enforces state and federal laws for energy industries in Texas. DeSantis outperformed Trump in Florida in every county that has nearly finished counting votes. Lauren Leatherby Maggie Astor 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! Submitted Biography: "I'm a Christian that has had two amazing careers and have now chosen to enter politics. I have over 18 years of industry experience, ranging from work on oil rigs to risk assessment/mitigation for operations and facilities. I am a Texas Oil & Gas Compliance Consultant by trade. I don't see my self as a politician, but a problem solver. Your guide to the midterm results, from Times reporters, Democrats held onto or gained trifectas in a number of states and fended off Republican supermajorities in others. } Mandela Barnes, delivering a critical victory for Republicans. Do you have a photo that could go here? 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. The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $639,143 in fines involving 204 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners . What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system? Nov. 10, 2022, In Texas, majority-Hispanic counties also swung to the right, but to a much lesser degree than in Florida. Nov. 9, 2022, With more counties nearly finished counting, things keep looking better for Lt. Gov. Beto ORourke performed better than expected in these majority-Hispanic counties. 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. I am passionate about ensuring Texas remains an international leader in energy production. Dont expect quick results in either race; officials in Alaska wont finish counting absentee ballots for about two weeks. Tonight, our election forecast will show live estimates for which party is favored to win control in the Senate and House. | } Heres where we think votes remain. ", "I'm a Christian that has had two amazing careers and have now chosen to enter politics. Everything I have in my life, I have had to work hard for. border: 1px solid #999; The creation of high paying jobs while doing what is best for Texas families is his main goal. Nov. 9, 2022, Majority-Hispanic counties in Florida voted to reelect Gov. 1. These mirages show that vote margins early in the night can change significantly. 1900 University Avenue Austin, Texas 78705 Registration - Closed No walk-up registration is available Registration Fees $400 per person by July 6, 2022 $500 per person July 7, 2022 - August 5, 2022 Registration fees: are payable online using credit card or electronic check; are subject to convenience fees; are non-refundable; and , Katie Hobbs, an election official who stood up to allies of Donald Trump, beat his Republican pick for Arizonas governor, Kari Lake. . text-align: center; We have to stop using freshwater for drilling and completing wells. 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. RRC's 2022 Year in Review publication looks back on a year of numerous accomplishments and shows an agency that is constantly evolving and adjusting as it works to improve in its regulation of the oil and gas industry, pipeline safety, critical gas infrastructure, coal and uranium surface mining, natural gas utilities and alternative fuel safety } margin-bottom: -2px !important; We need industry experts willing to take a deep dive into the complicated issues facing the industry. The Texas oil and natural gas industry directly and indirectly supported over 2.5 million total jobs across the state's economy in 2019. Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, and bull-dog tenacity. ", On his campaign website, Christian said, "A clean environment and a thriving oil and gas industry are not mutually exclusive. display: block; 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. --progress-bar: #f0a236; Percent. ". padding-left: 75px; The results have been certified. Warford is the only Democratic candidate. background-color: #ccc; The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) is committed to making its website accessible to all users. width: 50px; } Alicia Parlapiano Protecting the environment and people's access to clean water without crippling the energy sector. Ruth Igielnik Mail voting in 2020 contributed to longer wait times for results. 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. James Wright defeated incumbent Ryan Sitton in the Republican primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 3, 2020. 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. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. Ron DeSantis won re-election in Florida, cementing Republicans power in a state that was once a key battleground. I am a Texas Oil & Gas Compliance Consultant by trade. 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. Preventing federal intervention in Texas energy regulation (we can govern ourselves); 3. 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. .multi-survey-header { How to run for office | Steve Sisolak, a Democrat who was criticized over pandemic-era shutdowns. 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. Were getting results from five states where voters are deciding whether to legalize marijuana. .votebox-results-metadata { Maggie Astor . John Fetterman. Who do you look up to? 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. Incumbent Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian, seen here at the Texas Republican Convention in 2018, is heading toward a runoff for the Republican nomination. padding: 5px; padding-right: 20px !important; . Wayne Christian 2022 campaign website, "About Wayne Christian," accessed March 11, 2022, This information was current as of the candidate's run for Texas Railroad Commission in 2022, Submitted Biography: "I come from a long line of strong, Texas conservative family values. 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. Alicia Parlapiano 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. font-style: italic; The filing deadline was December 13, 2021. } .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian, left, is heading into a runoff in May with Sarah Stogner, who came in second place. She believed in me and pushed me to be a better and more productive student. Attorney General Marvin Summers filed as a candidate and died in an automobile accident on February 8, 2022, while traveling from a campaign appearance in Midland, Texas. color: #aaa; padding-right: 62px; He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. width: 50%; , Angie Craig, Democrat, wins re-election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesotas Second Congressional District. In 2020, Virginias early vote for president favored Republicans, while Pennsylvanias skewed toward Democrats. I have real industry experience in the field and in the office. The RRC in particular is not a role for sitting on the sidelines. Arizonas Senate race is a currently tossup, according to our estimates. Industry experience is vital because you have to understand what's going on in order to regulate something that employs such a large swath of Texans and is such a major component of the Texas economy. height: 100%; overflow: hidden; I love Texas and the United States of America. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { 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. "[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. These same counties favored Biden over Trump in 2020 by a margin of 8 percentage points a whopping 19-point swing. Show us with your support. "[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. }) width: 35px !important; The polls just closed in Montana, Utah and parts of Nevada, Idaho and Oregon. The campaign for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission, usually a low-profile affair, is getting more attentionand that's a good thing. Because his death was three weeks before the primary election, Summers name still appeared on the ballot.[1][2]. left: 0px; 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 these factors can be viewed on . } Individuals registering for RRC alternative fuel training, continuing education and exam events will now register using the Certification Exam Registration & Training System orCERTS. width: 100% } I strongly believe that we, the people, know what's best for ourselves and our families rather than the government. } Peoples' lives and livelihoods are at stake so the RRC needs men and women who get things done. Maura Healey, the newly elected Democratic governor of Massachusetts is the first openly lesbian woman to be elected governor in the United States. margin: 0 !important; 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. In North Carolinas Senate race, Representative Ted Budd, a Trump-endorsed Republican, is very likely to win, according to our estimates. 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. The results have been certified. width: 100%; While Tuesdays election represented a strong performance by a first-term presidents party, the individual showings of Senate candidates varied widely.