It is within us, as human beings, to create and establish a legacy that will transcend our own lives. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { LibertarianMark Tippets. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { text-align: center; In DFW and Austin specifically, Republican strength has collapsed much faster in these metros than anywhere else in Texas, with Abbott carrying Collin, Denton, Tarrant, and Williamson by 10.07%, 12.81%, 4.11%, and 0.62% respectively, down from his margins of 19.48%, 20.60%, 10.64%, and 10.71% from 2018. On November 2, 2010, Rick Perry won re-election to the office of Governor of Texas. } .race_footer { } border-bottom: 1px solid grey; "Someone else" with 4%; Tippetts (L) with 2%; Barrios (G) with 1%, "Someone else" with 2%; Tippetts (L) with 2%; Barrios (G) with 1%, Tippetts (L) with 1%; Barrios (G) with <1%, Tippetts (L) with 2%; Barrios (G) with 1%, "Another candidate" with 1%; "Not going to vote" with 1%, "Someone else" with 2%; Tippetts and Barrios with 1%, "Someone else" with 1%; "Refused" with 1%, Tippetts (L) with 2%; "Someone else" with 2%, "Someone else" with 6%; Barrios and Tippets with 3%, "Someone else" with 7%; Barrios and Tippetts with 3%, "Someone else" with 4%; Tippetts with 3%; Barrios with 2%, "Someone else" with 3%; Tippetts with 2%; Barrios with 1%, "Someone else" with 8%; Barrios and Tippetts with 3%, Subsample of likely general election voters from a survey of 1,400 registered voters (overall margin of error 2.2% including design effect. Greg Abbott", "George P. Bush 'seriously considering' running for Texas attorney general", "Can Joe Straus Beat Greg Abbott? .inner_percentage.Green { .election_results_text { State legislature | National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, Frmr. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two candidates will advance to a primary runoff. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census. Overall, Texas was Solid Republican, having voted for Mitt Romney (R) in 2012, Donald Trump (R) in 2016, and Donald Trump (R) in 2020. I believe in a free market, secure border and strong, new, innovative ideas to old problems that should have been dealt with a long time ago. .census-table-widget { During a crisis our Governor has far too reaching of power and has proven that it can be taken advantage of. Abbott on re-election campaign", "Abbott, O'Rourke hold dueling campaign events in San Antonio", "SBA List's Candidate Fund PAC Endorses Gov. Many had the added bonus of workplace retirement pensions to supplement their savings and social security checks. .inner_percentage.Republican { @media only screen and (min-width: 600px) { Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Beto O'Rourke, meanwhile, performed 8.3% worse than his 2018 Senate run, but did still win the highest share for a Democratic gubernatorial candidate since Ann Richards received 45.88% in her unsuccessful reelection bid against George W. Bush in 1994. height: 22px; U.S. Congress | margin-bottom: 4px; text-align: left !important; display: flex; } [7] Both West and fellow gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines were considered more conservative than Abbott. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { } } } color: #fff; } } background-color: #f4f4f4; Survey responses from candidates in this race. } } display: none; Donald Trump Campaign Legal Adviser Jenna Ellis, Frmr. } } display: block; State Board of Education (15 seats) padding-top: 8px; padding-top: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: .75em; .results_row td { Natural Disaster. float: left; } .multi-survey-header p { } .results_row { border: 1px solid #999; } Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell

. .race_header.libertarian { } border: 1px solid #999; .answers-container { } else { } .votebox-scroll-container { letter-spacing: 0.03em; line-height: 1.5em; } font-size: 70%; } #Imstillrunning pic.twitter.com/DSIRSJPffN. [6] On July 4, 2021, West announced that he would challenge Abbott in the 2022 gubernatorial primary. Exit polls according to NBC News showed Abbott winning male (58% - 41%) and female voters (51% - 48%), whites (66% - 33%), voters over 45 (60% - 39%), college graduates (52% - 47%) and non-college graduates (56% - 43%), and voters who denied the results of the 2020 presidential election (94% - 5%). | background-color: #003388; [2] Republicans won every gubernatorial election in Texas from 1994 to 2018 by an average margin of 16.9 percentage points. .census-table-race-disclaimer { .votebox-results-metadata { pic.twitter.com/Jvd1FOOMrE. ", Sources: background-color: #6db24f; .results_row { Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. [38], On Oct. 27, 2021, Huffines, Prather, and West participated in a debate hosted by the Wise County Conservatives.[42]. .results_row td:first-child { April May June } border-top: 1px solid #ddd; margin: 8px auto; Ballot measures, Who represents me? if ($(this).next('div.vis_widget_table').is(":hidden")) { How old were you at the time? } .election_results_text { I am an advocate for rural Texas and rural Texas issues running on a platform that puts the needs of rural Texans on a level platform of the population centers. position: absolute; .votebox-covid-disclaimer { background-color: #dac113; On June 4, 2021, Texas Republican Party chairman Allen West announced his resignation as party chair. The governor is the chief executive of Texas. } } That means the sovereignty of the state is critical and the first and foremost important aspect is to the citizens and their financial well being to pursue happiness and their private property rights. position: absolute; margin: 0;

.percentage_number { vertical-align: middle; overflow-x: scroll; @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { Abbott encourages supporters to 'get out the vote' during Tyler campaign event", "SHOWDOWN! The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Governor of Texas on March 6, 2018. Prather, 48, says he is in favor of pro-life legislation and wants to end all COVID-19 mandates and mask requirements. The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Governor of Texas on March 6, 2018. } On June 4, 2021, Texas Republican Party chairman Allen West announced his resignation as party chair. margin-right: 10px; } Reuters' Joseph Ax and Julia Harte wrote, "Abbott is facing at least two credible Republican rivals for the first time in his tenure," referring to Huffines and West. if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { left: 0px; if (document.readyState === 'complete') { } (AP File Photo) Eric Gay/STF. font-size: 80%; position: relative; On Feb. 13, News 4 San Antonio began releasing candidate interviews as part of its "Beyond the Podium" series. Whos ahead in the Texas governor race? } Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses, 2020 presidential results by 2022 congressional district lines. West, 60, wants to limit the governor's use of emergency powers in light of Abbott shutting down businesses and mandating masks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Houston Chronicle. font-size: 16px; font-weight: 100; Before entering politics, West was a member of the U.S. Army from 1983 to 2004, retiring as lieutenant colonel. Detailed and documented civil unrest. Beto O'Rourke defeated Joy Diaz, Michael Cooper, Rich Wakeland, and Inocencio Barrientez in the Democratic primary for Governor of Texas on March 1, 2022. What does that mean do you? } Dallas and Houston are the top two cities in America for the same. The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Texas on November 8, 2022. chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); Public Lands Commissioner .votebox_legend .non_result_row { I see much common ground. As if that were not reason enough, I support compassionate, common sense policies that promote justice for all. font-size: 80%; a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell }. In 1985, he co-founded Huffines Communities, a real-estate development company in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 600px; The results have been certified. margin: 8px auto; Serving as attorney general of Texas from 2002 to 2015, Abbott, 63, defeated former state Sen. Wendy Davis in 2014 to win his first term as governor and won re-election over Democratic nominee Lupe Valdez. The history of conflict between West and Abbott included a lawsuit by West and other Republicans challenging Abbott's extension of the early voting period in 2020, as well as a protest outside the Governor's Ma background-color: green; What was your very first job? color: #6db24f; } [1] The Houston Chronicle's Jeremy Wallace wrote about intraparty conflicts over Abbott's responses to the coronavirus, saying, "Abbott was the target of GOP-led protests for his early moves to allow mask mandates and restrict business operations."[2]. ", "Allen West takes sharp-elbowed approach as Texas GOP chair, raising intraparty tension ahead of legislative session", "Allen West resigns as chair of Texas Republican Party", "Allen West announces GOP primary challenge to Abbott in Texas", "Abortion ban, permitless carry, elections bill: The week that solidified Texas' hard right turn after the 2020 election", "Analysis: New laws reflect Republican lawmakers' focus on their right flank", "Tilove: Abbott says Biden will fade and Trump will win Texas", "Texas Gov. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. Candidates entering the race are looking to replace incumbent Gov. What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature? .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} position: relative; padding: 5px; What was the last song that got stuck in your head? In 1985, he co-founded Huffines Communities, a real-estate development company in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. .votebox_legend { Three years of Democratic trifectasTwenty years of Republican trifectas display: block; text-align: center !important; [2][3][4], tusa-race-stage-summary, tusa-person-summary, tusa-filing-dates { There were no incumbents in this race. border-radius: 50%; text-align: left; .results_row td:first-child { Education of the children } } .votebox_legend { } margin: 5px 0 5px 0; height: 50px; } If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power? If you are aware of other links that should be included, please email us. border: 1px solid #999; He believes it will be conservative, free market policies, not politics that secures a sound economic future for Americans with growth, opportunity and returning the promise of the American dream for this generation and those to come.". background-color: #f9d334; background: #4c4c4c; display: flex; width: 50%; font-style: italic; background-color: #6db24f; WebThe following is a list of candidates running for office in the 2022 Texas Gubernatorial election. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. MIDLAND, Texas Once again, a buzz is growing around Beto O'Rourke. How to run for office | } People like our astronauts and researchers that are looking to make humanity better through innovative solutions and priorities. } Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years. .electionsectionheading { .answers-container { } width: 100%; Incumbent Greg Abbott defeated Barbara Krueger and Larry SECEDE Kilgore in the Republican primary for Governor of Texas on March 6, 2018. .race_header.green { No Democrat has won the governorship in Texas since Ann Richards defeated Republican Clayton Williams in 1990. padding-left: 0; Abbott", "Congressman: "Former Congressman, Presidential Candidate Ron Paul Endorses Huffines for Governor", "Former state Rep. Matt Rinaldi wins Texas GOP chair election", "Former state Sen. Don Huffines announces he'll challenge Texas Gov. text-align: center; .race_header { font-size: 12px; Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Abbott received a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Texas at Austin in 1981 and a law degree from Vanderbilt University in 1984. tusa-race-stage-summary, tusa-person-summary, tusa-filing-dates { The legacy of being one who honored his oath to the constitution and safeguarded individual rights, freedoms, and liberty.