With special guest Katrina Pierson! display: block; .non_result_row div { What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline? color: #6db24f; For more on how we identify key messages, click here. Abbott highlighted his experience as governor, saying he would "[continue] to build on his record as a strong conservative leader who fights to preserve Texas values. .question-scroll-container { --title-background: #334aab; Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Willie Nelson's new album is a lovely tribute to a fellow country legend, Two ocelots were photographed crossing a road in rare South Texas sighting, Astros GM Dana Brown sees bright future for top prospect Drew Gilbert, This is how astronauts see Houston, Texas Gulf from space with unaided eyes. Issues that were of utmost importance to voters, according to the polls, include immigration and border control, abortion and the state economy. Texas is one of 36 states electing their top executive officials during the 2022 midterm elections. Before the election, there were 28 Republican governors and 22 Democratic governors. font-size: 12px; padding-left: 16px; Despite this, O'Rourke says he can beat Abbott. Are insane ticket costs pricing Astros fans out of Opening Day? } Abbott won by about 10.9 points, a margin slightly larger than aggregate polling, but virtually in line with the last poll conducted. width: 50px; } .non_result_row { vertical-align: top; } width: 90%; .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, text-align: center !important; $("div.vis_widget_title").click(function(){ } font-weight: 200; "I'm running for re-election to support our police officers in the great state of Texas. Source. } Natural Disaster. font-size: 80%; } State legislature | padding-right: 20px !important; I believe that all persons are entitled to the fruits of their labor. width: 50px; } I think the Governor of TExas has a lot of authority over the legislature. Mayor: HISD has two optionsclose school or be taken over, Meet the Astros prospect tearing up Spring Training, Report: Houston ranked No. There are certain areas where I will not compromise and I do not suggest compromise as a solution to polarization. width: 100%; Last year, former President Donald Trump carried Texas by more than five percentage points, despite national unpopularity and unprecedented Democratic fervor. .race_footer { Beto O'Rourke is an unapologetic abortion extremist, in favor of violence toward the youngest, smallest, & most defenseless Texans. Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks during the Houston Region Business Coalition's monthly meeting on October 27, 2021 in Houston, Texas. .inner_percentage.Libertarian {
.votebox-results-metadata-p { } This would be a major departure from the incumbent's reign of cruelty toward people he was exploit as political props. width: 50%; border-radius: 0 0 7px 7px; } Beto O'Rourke stops in Amarillo for a second time ahead of the Texas governor election. With fall starting this week, political campaigns are ramping up for the 2022 midterm elections as Gov. } overflow-y: auto; He worked as an attorney at Butler and Binion LLP from 1984 to 1992. width: 100%; Incumbent Greg Abbott won election in the general election for Governor of Texas. State legislature | font-size: 1.25em; } background-color: #dac113; AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Democrat Beto ORourke is running for governor of Texas, pursuing a blue breakthrough in Americas biggest red state after his star-making U.S. Senate campaign in 2018 put him closer than anyone else in decades. For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below: .votebox { height: 100%; If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power? .election_results_text { He won several mid-sized metro areas which include Corpus Christi along the coastal bend; BeaumontPort Arthur, Tyler and Longview in East Texas; Lubbock and Midland-Odessa in West Texas; and Amarillo in the Panhandle. Apply today! The former El Paso congressman officially launched his campaign for governor on November 15 after months of hinting at a potential run. .inner_percentage.Democratic { font-size: 12px; He has also criticized Abbott for his handling of the state electrical grid failure in February. @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { At the time of the primary, he owned Huffines Communities, a real-estate development company in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. 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. Suggest a missing candidate here. | padding-right: 0.25em; } What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade? margin: 5px 0 5px 0; } .votebox_legend .non_result_row { Please note that this list is not exhaustive. margin-right: 12px; **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. They know I am out there but I'm not getting any kind of response back or mentions. float: left; Abbott, Sarah Huckabee Sanders stop in Wichita Falls", "Ted Cruz backs Gov. text-align: left !important; } What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? align-items:center; The answer isn't as easy as you think", "National Border Patrol Council Endorses Governor Greg Abbott", "National Right to Life Endorses Greg Abbott for Texas Governor", "Americans for Prosperity Action Endorses Governor Abbott for Re-Election", "Texas Association of Realtors PAC releases endorsements", "Koch Latino campaign group endorses Abbott in Texas", "Former HUD Secretary Julin Castro Talks Future of Democratic Party at IOP Forum", "Obama calling Texas voters to support Beto O'Rourke for governor", "Texas Democrats Back Together in Dallas", "Thousands Join Beto O'Rourke, Houston Lawmakers in Abortion Rights Rally", "In the heart of the Third Ward with Congresswoman Jackson Lee, State Rep. 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(Bill) O'Neil in the general election. overflow: hidden; The race for Texas governor is on. Ballot measures, Who represents me? West (R) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. display: block; Much effort was put into pressing the false narrative that biological males identifying as female are predators that prowl public restrooms to violate our vulnerable girls who thus must be banned from public restrooms despite no evidence of the sort. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Keeping my company going and delivering solutions that benefit my customer. display: flex; Greg Abbott attends 'Get out the Vote' rally in Amarillo", "Recommendation: Greg Abbott is Better Option for Texas Governor", "Our recommendation: Abbott or O'Rourke for governor? RepublicanGreg Abbott. font-size: 12px; overflow-y: auto; padding-left: 10px; What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Petition signatures only required in lieu of filing fee. height: 56px; max-width: 600px; If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two candidates will advance to a primary runoff. The 2022 Texas gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the next governor of Texas. I also admire strong business leaders like H. Ross Perot and Ed Whitacher, Jr, both of Texas. O'Rourke won African Americans (81%-18%), Latinos (56%-42%); African American men (76%-24%); African American women (85%-13%) and Latina women (61%-37%). Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks with members of the press at a campaign rally on November 16, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. Greg Abbott for reelection", "Gov. chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); Education of the children font-size: 0.9em; Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Texas following the 2020 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type. .census-table-census-item { Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. display: inline-block; .race_header.libertarian { 1 most stressful city for U.S. workers, To get these special tacos, drive out to the Houston Ship Channel, MLB legend makes surprise appearance at Astros' Spring Training, 'This is about profit': Houston leaders condemn HISD takeover, Oops! height: auto; Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. I'm looking to solve the problems that affect Texas. } .inner_percentage.Republican { font-size: 12px; }) .results_row.winner { } .votebox-results-metadata-p { color: #888; In Texas at this time is the protection of the Texas borders. width: 100%; text-align: left !important; Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. text-align: center; Previously, she was a community news and breaking news reporter for the Austin American-Statesman. margin: 5px 0 5px 0; .non_result_row { .image-candidate-thumbnail { } z-index:1; height: 22px; } ORourkes announcement Monday kicks off a third run for office in as many election cycles. This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state. color: #888; $("div.vis_widget_title").each(function(index) { Click [show] on the table below for examples: Following the 2020 presidential election, 45.5% of Texans lived in one of the state's 18 Solid Democratic counties, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 40.1% lived in one of 223 Solid Republican counties. height: auto; background-color: #dac113; padding:7px 8px 8px; What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature? .race_header.republican { Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage: Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state. } } padding-top: 30px !important; --progress-bar: #f0a236; margin-top: 1em; The highest profile of the bunch is former Rep. Beto O'Rourke. Federal courts | } .votebox-results-cell--number { } .race_header.libertarian { Cities | } I love our natural resources and I believe in protecting them to the fullest. .votebox-results-cell--check { }. } Under limited applications of dire circumstances very briefly then call in the legislature to deal with long term consequences if there are long-term consequences, Federal and state primary competitiveness, Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022, Texas gubernatorial election, 2022 (March 1 Democratic primary), Texas gubernatorial election, 2022 (March 1 Republican primary). "It is about Texas and the big things that we want to do, better jobs, world-class public schools, expanding Medicaid we're going to win because those are the things that Texans are focused on.". 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. .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} 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. .image-candidate-thumbnail { In Texas, voters will elect officials for seven statewide seats governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner, [4] West criticized Gov. Source. .electionsectionheading { The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. Abbott carried 235 out of 254 counties in his re-election victory, flipping the heavily Hispanic counties of Culberson and Zapata and becoming the first Republican gubernatorial candidate to win the latter in the state's history (though Zapata had voted Republican in the 2020 presidential election), while O'Rourke became the first Democratic gubernatorial candidate to win the county of Fort Bend since 1974. .votebox-results-cell--number { I do not support killing anyone. I am focused on creating a place where true conservative principals can flourish and benefit all Texans. padding-right: 62px; Likewise, the supposedly pro-life Greg Abbott does indeed oppose abortion violence but that does not justify his support of the death penalty, violence just as lethal as abortion yet reserved for born humans equally as human as the unborn ones he deems worthy of protection. } The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state.. z-index:1; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; margin-right: 10px; left: 0; .votebox-results-metadata { Railroad Commissioner. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? by Mara Mndez and Yuriko Schumacher Sept. 8, 2022. .votebox { This section includes links to debates, forums, and other similar events where multiple candidates in this race participated. Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell Mark Tippetts defeated Fidel Castillo in the Libertarian convention for Governor of Texas on April 10, 2022. top: -5px;
. The results have been certified. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Before entering politics, West was a member of the U.S. Army from 1983 to 2004, retiring as lieutenant colonel. padding-bottom: 8px; .non_result_row div { } @media only screen and (min-width: 600px) { } border: 1px solid black !important; .votebox_bp_logo { if ($(this).next('div.vis_widget_table').is(":hidden")) { The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Texas. } Huffines said Abbott was not conservative enough and said, "Texans deserve a real leader who delivers actual results rather than lies," adding that he would "finish the wall, secure our elections, and ban vaccine mandates. width: 100%; As if that were not reason enough, I support compassionate, common sense policies that promote justice for all. Energy Independence .votebox_legend .non_result_row { }, .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. [7] Both West and fellow gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines were considered more conservative than Abbott. margin: 0; Incumbent Greg Abbott defeated Lupe Valdez and Mark Tippetts in the general election for Governor of Texas on November 6, 2018. On November 2, 2010, Rick Perry won re-election to the office of Governor of Texas. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Operations: Meghann Olshefski Mandy Morris Kelly Rindfleisch He has no previous election experience. max-width: 600px; a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { West was scheduled to participate but could not attend due to inclement weather.[19]. pic.twitter.com/Jvd1FOOMrE. border-radius: 50%; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { bottom: 2px display: flex; "[8] West received endorsements from former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and Grassroots America: We The People. ", Abbott said he had accomplished much of the agenda he outlined during his earlier runs for governor and said his next term would "build on the successes Texas achieved under Governor Greg Abbott's leadership. display: block; ", Sources: position: absolute; top: 2px; Despite this improvement from the 2020 presidential race, Abbott flipped two heavily Hispanic counties, Zapata and Culberson (in the Trans Pecos). border: 1px solid #999; Greg Abbott for Re-election", "Greg Abbott's Ratings and Endorsements - Vote Smart", "Agriculture Groups Announce Support of Governor Greg Abbott", "Governor Abbott Announces Endorsement of Energy Groups", "Housing and Building Industry Groups from Across Texas Announce Support of Governor Greg Abbott", "Business Groups From Across Texas Announce Support of Governor Greg Abbott", "Sen. Rand Paul wades into Texas governor's race against Gov. background-color: #003388; Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index, List of United States Senators from Texas, District of Columbia (board of education), States with gubernatorial recall provisions, Comparison of lieutenant gubernatorial salaries, State executive officials serving in home states, Ken Carbullido, Vice President of Election Product and Technology Strategy, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Texas_gubernatorial_election,_2022&oldid=9013482, Pages using DynamicPageList parser function, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. font-weight: 300; Illegal immigration is a multi-headed hydra that undermines our national security, endangers our local communities, threatens our educational and healthcare systems, and supports the cartels . max-height: 580px; Such policies put the safety and security of Texans at risk. In 1985, he co-founded Huffines Communities, a real-estate development company in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. padding-right: 0.25em; font-size: 12px; } background-color: #003388; A candidate winning more than 50% of the vote automatically advances to the Nov. 8 general election. .results_row td:first-child { } margin-top: 1em; Texas State Sen Don Huffines speaks at a rally by Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) at Galley's Dallas the day before Super Tuesday February 29, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. background-color: #6db24f; } } font-size: 2em; Who do you look up to? "[6] Huffines received endorsements from former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). margin-top: 0px; if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { On the Democratic side, a handful candidates have announced in the hope of unseating the incumbent Republican. Economic Liberty - Taxation padding-bottom: 7px; School Choice - I want everyone to have access to a good and safe education. Election information in Texas: Nov. 8, 2022, election. display: inline-block; People like our astronauts and researchers that are looking to make humanity better through innovative solutions and priorities. background: #4c4c4c; There were no incumbents in this race. background-color: #003388; 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. background: #f5f5f5; } On June 4, 2021, Texas Republican Party chairman Allen West announced his resignation as party chair. .votebox_legend { This page focuses on Texas' Republican Party gubernatorial primary. .results_table { } margin: 8px auto; } .race_header.democratic { The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Texas. Other 2022 battleground elections included: if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; Communications: Alison Graves Carley Allensworth Abigail Campbell Sarah Groat Caitlin Vanden Boom overflow-x: auto; .votebox { The conservative talk show host announced in July 2020 that he was running for governor amid the state shutting down due to the pandemic. Child Protective Services (CPS) remains underfunded, yet he weaponizes CPS to terrify children & parents who address gender dysphoria differently than he/his supporters prefer. .indicate_scroll { } top: 0px; WebThe 2022 Nebraska gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Nebraska.Incumbent Republican Governor Pete Ricketts was term-limited and unable to seek a third term. Being transparent with the voters. overflow-x: scroll; Here are the candidates vying for Texas governor in 2022, Willie Nelson pays lovely tribute to another country legend, Rare photos show 2 ocelots crossing South Texas road, Astros GM Dana Brown has more praise team's top prospect, This is what Houston looks like from space. background: #4c4c4c; Agriculture Commissioner width: 35px !important; } } margin-top: 16px; .answers-container { } if ($('#vis_xs_indicator').is(':hidden')){ $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { .results_text { } .inner_percentage.Libertarian { The filing deadline was December 13, 2021. Republican Greg Abbott. At most I regard it as a necessary evil, so that the vital functions of government can continue independent of undue outside influence. color: #888; padding: 15px 15px 5px 15px; .percentage_number { View each candidates loan totals, if any, by clicking View More in the table below and learn more about this data here. How to vote | Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters? max-width: 75px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: -2px !important; overflow-x: auto; .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { display: inline-block; a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state? Inigo Alexander 3/1/2022. Michael Cooper, president of the Beaumont NAACP, announced his bid for governor in February. State and local courts | .race_header.democratic { For tips from Pew, click here. The only county O'Rourke flipped was suburban Fort Bend outside Houston, which voted for Abbott by 0.2% in 2018, but voted for O'Rourke by 4.68% in this election. Working together, we will keep Texas the best state in the United States of America. chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); How to vote | Texas had one Retained Pivot County, 0.55 percent of all Retained Pivot Counties. Counties that voted for Biden by single digits like Duval (2.61%), Starr (5%), and Maverick (9.45%); voted for O'Rourke 11.02%, 17.85%, and 17.68% respectively. border-top: 1px solid #ccc; chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-down'); Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. .race_header.green { } font-weight: 300; .votebox-results-metadata { .votebox { width: 350px; max-width: 75px; $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); text-align: center; } .results_text { display: inline-block; 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 AUSTIN, Texas Texas Lt. Gov. 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.". } "I want you to know I am running for re-election to protect and secure our border," Abbott said in an announcement video. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { .inner_percentage.Green { Texas State Historical CommissionRural Revitalization Campaign. This election was a battleground race.Female Celebrities Who Weigh 200 Pounds,
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