.votebox_legend { I have real industry experience in the field and in the office. Christian's professional experience includes working in business, banking, and real estate and owning a financial services business. color: #aaa; I have other assets," along with a laughing emoji. In Texas a candidate must have more than 50% of the total votes or the race will go to a runoff between the top two candidates. padding-left: 20px !important; function widget_load_check_dom(){ Christian finished first in the primary with 47% of the vote and Stogner was second with 15%. Oil and gas industry experience is imperative for the Railroad Commission to serve Texas citizens responsibly. left: 0; .votebox-results-cell--number { color: #6db24f; Heres the naked truth, guys. .votebox { Hunter Crow advanced from the Green convention for Texas Railroad Commission on April 9, 2022. Top Three Internal Priorities: 1) Continue to modernize agency to increase efficiencies, speed up permitting, and decrease. For more on how we identify key messages, click here. overflow-y: auto; In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. margin-right: 10px; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { There were no incumbents in this race. Elected officials should not be career politicians. @media only screen and (min-width: 600px) { 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. As a lifelong Republican I am running to be your Railroad Commissioner so I can fight hard for Texas conservative values! align-items:center; "[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. Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. "[2], Christian was originally elected to the commission in 2016, defeating Grady Yarbrough (D), 53% to 38%, for an open seat after David Porter did not seek re-election. .non_result_row { We provide results for polls that are included in polling aggregation from FiveThirtyEight and RealClearPolitics, when available. 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. Apply today! School districts | text-align: left; } 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. if (chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-down')) { Christian's professional experience includes working in business, banking, and real estate and owning a financial services business. I don't see my self as a politician, but a problem solver. padding-right: 62px; This agency is supposed to be a consumer protection agency, but it has become an industry protection agency. .race_footer { bottom: 2px Jonathan Weisman, Reporting from Atlanta. width: 90%; Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Feb. 13Wayne Christian. Oversight, management, regulations and enforcement of the rules of law. padding-right: 62px; .votebox_bp_logo { Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Texans will choose between four candidates: Republican incumbent Wayne Christian, Democratic. 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 am an experienced oil and gas attorney focusing on bringing fair, predictable, and effective leadership to the Railroad Commission of Texas. 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. font-style: italic; background: #f5f5f5; Marvin "Sarge" Summers. 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. } ". background-color: #db0000; Provide the public access to information and facilitate efficiencies with regulated industries through communications and technologies. .race_header.democratic { As Commissioner I will ensure that Texans maintains its energy leadership of the last hundred years for hundreds of years to come. This confirmed my love for the law and desire to attend law school. What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system? 2. height: 56px; .inner_percentage.Democratic { Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. padding-bottom: 0px; .race_header.republican { font-size: 16px; max-height: 580px; a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { "[1] Before the runoff, Christian's campaign spokesman had told The Texas Tribune that "The choice in May couldn't be clearer: a pro-oil and gas businessman endorsed by virtually every conservative watchdog group and industry trade association, or a liberal lawyer that will increase regulations on the oil and gas industry. background-color: #6db24f; background-color: #db0000; } Incumbent Wayne Christian defeated Sarah Stogner in the Republican primary runoff for Texas Railroad Commission on May 24, 2022. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. Biography: Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. Incumbent Wayne Christian and Sarah Stogner advanced to a runoff. border-right: 1px solid #ddd; } font-weight: 200; I love Texas and the United States of America. } } font-size: 12px; } $('.collapse').collapse('show'); 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 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. color: #fff; 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. } ". To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here. The results have been certified. height: 100%; "[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. No candidate is . Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. } Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Federal courts | font-weight: 300; Maximizing the benefits of natural resources for all Texans will ensure a robust Texas economy."[6]. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Christian's professional experience includes working in business, banking, and real estate and owning a financial services business. padding-bottom: 8px; External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell left: 0px; background-color: grey; overflow-y: hidden; top: -1px; --subtitle-background: #334aab; by Mitchell Ferman March 2, 2022 10 AM Central . Democrat Beto O'Rourke won his party's primary, with 91% of the vote as of 1 a.m. .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} VoterInfobyState_Timeout_jquery = setTimeout(widget_load_check_jquery, 500); Source. color: #888; margin-bottom:16px; width: 100%; .non_result_row { Green party candidate Hunter Crow and Libertarian Jaime Diez, also . width: 100%; Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Tom Slocum Jr. (R), Sarah Stogner (R), Marvin Summers (R), and Dawayne Tipton (R) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. border-radius: 0 0 7px 7px; background-color: #dac113; Unicorns do exist - never let people tell you that doing the right thing is impossible. } } width: 100% !important; Oh man - I love a good pun. Roman McAllen defeated Chris Spellmon in the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 6, 2018. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { clearInterval(nTimer); Occupation: Chairman, Railroad Commission of Texas. "[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]. font-size: 12px; $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); 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]. .race_header.democratic { text-align: left; So if I have to name a struggle, it's the constant change that comes with moving frequently. Transparency and accountability are some of the most important parts of being a successful elected official, and those are the aspects of the job that I will prioritize as Texas Railroad Commissioner. .electionsectionheading { [8], Christian was one of two commissioners who approved the project on Dec. 8, 2020. text-align: center; 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 am an experienced oil and gas attorney focusing on bringing fair, predictable, and effective leadership to the Railroad Commission of Texas. Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, and bull-dog tenacity. display: inline; His website listed endorsements from U.S. Sen Ted Cruz (R) and three members of Texas' delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives. He also served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1997 to 2013. Christian's professional experience includes working in business, banking, and real estate and owning a financial services business. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. } } border-right: 1px solid #ddd; Odessa Headlines does not endorse or support any candidate for elected office. background-color: #f4f4f4; Federal courts | 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. } } .votebox-results-cell--number { } chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down'); With just over 70 percent of the results in, the Democratic bid for the open seat in Texas' competitive 15th District appears destined for a runoff. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? The current commissioners fall short in all of these areas and I would work tirelessly to improve each of them as Commissioner. } } text-align: center; background-color: #6db24f; 100% remote. font-size: 0.9em; 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. 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. The Book - Good to Great by Jim Collins, written over 25 years ago. The results have been certified. } 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. She listed her top three priorities as "1. border-radius: 50%; padding: 15px 15px 5px 15px; } Ballotpedia features 395,443 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. font-size: 0.9em; Counties | Biography: Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. Entertainment Culture & Arts Media Celebrity TV & Film. .results_row.winner { 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. vertical-align: middle; } I do not have previous experience as an elected official and I think that would help me bring a new perspective to the Commission. --view-more-background: #f0a236; Ballotpedia asks all federal, state, and local candidates to complete a survey and share what motivates them on political and personal levels. age 8. border: 1px solid #999; Real field experience with Texas oil and gas regulations and well control school. ", Sources: background-color: #6db24f; background-color: grey; width: 90%; Submitted Biography: "I have over 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. function resizeChevron() { float: left; Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell Texas Railroad Commissioner election, 2022, Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Operations: Meghann Olshefski Mandy Morris Kelly Rindfleisch Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Railroad Commissioner. clearInterval(nTimer); .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { margin-right: 10px; Chrysta Castaeda defeated Roberto Alonzo in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas Railroad Commission on July 14, 2020. There are reasons we have the regulations we have, and we must protect our groundwater and keep the oil and gas moving. font-size: 20px; What was your very first job? } | .percentage_number { Texans shouldnt have to live in fear that their power will go out the next time it gets cold. Roman McAllen defeated Chris Spellmon in the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission on March 6, 2018. z-index:1; } Texas Railroad Commissioner (GOP) Republican. What were the early voting start and end dates? The primary was scheduled for March 1, 2022, and a primary runoff was scheduled for May 24, 2022. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { The results have been certified. } letter-spacing: .03em; } Nick Corasaniti Mar 1, 2022. Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. State legislature | width: 65px; .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, display: inline; Incumbent Christi Craddick defeated Roman McAllen and Mike Wright in the general election for Texas Railroad Commission on November 6, 2018. .votebox-scroll-container { The power to enforce regulations and access fines. } } tusa-race-stage-summary, tusa-person-summary, tusa-filing-dates { I am passionate about ensuring Texas remains an international leader in energy production. margin: 0; } font-size: 1.25em; chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); Contact our sales team. 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. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? 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