", "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. width: 100% } Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. This election was a battleground race. Texas is the most robust state in the nation. He worked as an attorney at Butler and Binion LLP from 1984 to 1992. } .census-table-container { With special guest Katrina Pierson! top: -5px; bottom: 2px The dome of the Texas State Capital is seen through trees in Austin, Texas. position: absolute; } ", Abbott said he would defeat Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke in the general election, saying O'Rourke "is dangerous to the communities and to the safety of the public and he is not fitting to serve as governor. width: 100%; } function widget_load_check_jquery() { A new poll shows Republican Gov. Beto O'Rourke is an unapologetic abortion extremist, in favor of violence toward the youngest, smallest, & most defenseless Texans. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { What is something that has been a struggle in your life? The results have been certified. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { [7] Both West and fellow gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines were considered more conservative than Abbott. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please email us. .census-table-widget { widget_load_check_dom() ORourkes announcement Monday kicks off a third run for office in as many election cycles. The results have been certified. The governor is the chief executive of Texas. The tables below contain data from financial reports submitted to state agencies. .race_header.democratic { Incumbent Greg Abbott defeated Barbara Krueger and Larry SECEDE Kilgore in the Republican primary for Governor of Texas on March 6, 2018. I see much common ground. The table below displays the partisan composition of Texas' congressional delegation as of November 2022. position: relative; } Federal and state primary competitiveness, Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022, Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, Texas gubernatorial election, 2022 (March 1 Democratic primary), National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund. font-style: italic; } .inner_percentage.Green { left: 0; } overflow-x: scroll; Two-term incumbent Paxton carries Trumps endorsement, so tonights election is a crucial test of the power that he holds in 2022. } .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { padding-top: 3px; .census-table-census-item { top: 2px; margin-bottom: -2px !important; max-width: 500px; if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { The deadline to file for the primaries or declare an independent candidacy is December 13. Agriculture Commissioner For the latest and best fromChron,sign up for our daily newsletter here. height: 50px; text-align: center; .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} Fox News Voter Analysis.

.results_row.winner { .votebox_legend .non_result_row { width: 100%; For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Texas, click here. .question-scroll-container { } text-align: center; Overall, Texas was Solid Republican, having voted for Mitt Romney (R) in 2012, Donald Trump (R) in 2016, and Donald Trump (R) in 2020. For the 11th year in a row, Texas claims the Governors Cup for total qualified projects. .answers-container { [36], On Jan. 17, 2022, Huffines, Prather, and West participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Denton County Conservative Coalition. border-radius: 7px 7px 0 0; O'Rourke, despite his loss, did best in Texas's urban centers. On Feb. 14, 2022, The Bunker Bob Show released a candidate forum featuring Harrison, Huffines, and Prather. border: 1px solid #999; 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. padding-left: 10px; There were no incumbents in this race. font-weight: normal !important; If you are aware of any debates or forums that should be included, please email us. } .election_results_text { --highlights-background: #d3d4d5; } background-color: #003388; For more on how we identify key messages, click here. } } } display: none; Inigo Alexander 3/1/2022. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. letter-spacing: .03em; a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { } } ", Huffines highlighted his experience in the Texas Senate, saying, "I was always ranked one of the top three most conservative senators in the history of the State of Texas. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { If he wins next year, the Republican leader will join former Gov. font-size: 1.25em; Whose example would you like to follow, and why? They know I am out there but I'm not getting any kind of response back or mentions. } How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Texas governors do have line-item veto, hopefully in working with the legislature on the budget, it would not be too necessary. Click on a candidate's name to visit their Ballotpedia page. } "I'm confident that we can win. .race_header.republican { Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years. A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. VoterInfobyState_Timeout_jquery = setTimeout(widget_load_check_jquery, 500); font-size: 0.9em; .votebox { 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 The three candidates were recorded separately and then edited together into a single format. text-align: center; Before entering politics, West was a member of the U.S. Army from 1983 to 2004, retiring as lieutenant colonel. Source. Abbott also did well in the suburbs of the Texas Triangle, winning Brazoria, Galveston, and Montgomery counties around Houston; Comal and Guadalupe around San Antonio; Collin, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall, and Tarrant in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex; and Williamson in Greater Austin. 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. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. 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. .results_row { .inner_percentage.Libertarian { overflow-x: scroll; text-align: left !important; O'Rourke also won Latino men (55%-45%). overflow: hidden; .census-table-header { Three years of Democratic trifectasTwenty years of Republican trifectas chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down'); font-size: 12px; Huffines was a member of the Texas Senate representing the Dallas-area District 16 from 2015 to 2019. Texas had one Retained Pivot County, 0.55 percent of all Retained Pivot Counties. [33], On Jan. 21, 2022, Huffines, Prather, and West participated in a candidate forum hosted by Grassroots America: We the People.[34][35]. .votebox-scroll-container { VoterInfobyState_Timeout_dom = setTimeout(widget_load_check_dom, 500); } .results_text { Texas held an election for governor on November 8, 2022. background-color: #003388; }) Polls are conducted with a variety of methodologies and have margins of error or credibility intervals. There were no incumbents in this race. border-radius: 0 0 7px 7px; Click here to read about FiveThirtyEight's criteria for including polls in its aggregation. border: 1px solid #999; As the legislature should be reflecting the priorities of the voters. $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); width: 100%; } "I want you to know I am running for re-election to protect and secure our border," Abbott said in an announcement video. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { 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. This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. } width: 90%; .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { margin-right: 10px; background-color: #dac113; How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. }); Texas Party Control: 1992-2022 a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { } font-size: 1.25em; U.S. Congress | complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Beto ORourke is expected to announce a run for governor of Texas, adding to the interest in the state-level races over congressional races in 2022. 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? clearInterval(nTimer); The deadline to register to vote was Oct. 11. Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell Poll conducted for the Democratic Policy Institute, a non-profit organization advocating for progressive causes. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline? Click here for a map with links to our coverage of all 50 states' responses to the pandemic and here for an overview of all 36 gubernatorial elections that took place in 2022. } padding-bottom: 8px; display: flex; } Texas presidential election results (1900-2020). align-items:center; However, in our state the legislature only meets once every two years and when the legislature is out of session the Governor has nearly complete authority to act on their own unsupervised. 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. . margin: 0; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Michael Cooper, president of the Beaumont NAACP, announced his bid for governor in February. display: inline-block; height: 22px; Of these 206 counties, one is located in Texas, accounting for 0.5 percent of the total pivot counties.[67]. color: #fff; .image-candidate-thumbnail { .votebox-scroll-container { } text-align: center; padding-top: 30px !important; .election_results_text { .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { } .votebox-results-metadata { 34 counties, in particular, gave Abbott over 90% of the vote, the most by any Texas Republican gubernatorial candidate, and the most for any candidate since Democrat Allan Shivers' 1954 re-election. } font-style: italic; .inner_percentage.Republican { 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. --subtitle-background: #334aab; He ran for lieutenant governor in 2018. 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. display: none; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { background-color: #f4f4f4; .non_result_row th { 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.". Gov Abbott's MASTER PLAN to Stick it to Biden", "Gov. [22] Candidates whose interviews have been released are shown below: On Jan. 26, 2022, Huffines, Prather, and West participated in a candidate forum hosted by the South Texas Alliance of Republicans. } if (window.jQuery) { } [37], On Jan. 13, 2022, Huffines, Prather, and West participated in a candidate forum hosted by the True Texas Project. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? How old were you at the time? overflow-x: auto; } [7] West said that, during the coronavirus pandemic, "[T]he leadership in Austin was complicit in shutting down businesses, enforcing illegal mandates, and undermining the rights of Texans. Election information in Texas: Nov. 8, 2022, election. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. color: white; border-radius: 7px 7px 0 0; text-align: left !important; } Lupe Valdez defeated Andrew White in the Democratic primary runoff for Governor of Texas on May 22, 2018. } margin-top: 0; font-size: 12px; font-size: 20px; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { } chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); position: relative; } I believe that the leader of a state must show poise and stand strong during times of crisisnot caving into pressure from special interest groups and national party leaders. margin-right: 12px; } 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.". width: 50%; Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Election Integrity display: block; Who do you look up to? Ariana Garcia joined Chron in 2021. .answers-container { padding-top: 30px !important; } "Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Allen B. --progress-bar: #f0a236; } Last year, former President Donald Trump carried Texas by more than five percentage points, despite national unpopularity and unprecedented Democratic fervor. By Robert T. Garrett. font-size: 80%; .inner_percentage { A lack of creative revenue and overcoming establishment politics. Dallas and Houston are the top two cities in America for the same. The table below details filing requirements for gubernatorial candidates in Texas in the 2022 election cycle. Medical Freedom He carried Travis, home to the state capital Austin (72.6% - 25.9%), his best performance in the state; El Paso, his home county, 63.4% - 35%; Dallas (62.8% - 35.9%); Bexar (57.5% - 41.1%); and Harris (54% - 44.5%). }) height: 100%; ", 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. Greg Abbott, Beto O'Rourke make campaign stops in Houston", "Gov. } overflow-y: auto; Lieutenant Governor Patrick has said hes focused on running for a third term as lieutentant governor. "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.". } } 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 . } color: #aaa; Republican Greg Abbott won election on November 4, 2014. overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 1em; padding-top: 8px; Despite this, O'Rourke says he can beat Abbott. .non_result_row th { chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); font-weight: 300; } [1] All statewide elected offices are currently held by Republicans. [3] Beto O'Rourke, who gained national attention in 2018 for his unusually close and competitive campaign against Senator Ted Cruz, was widely viewed as a rising star in the Texas Democratic Party and potential challenger for Abbott, but a failed run for President of the United States in 2020 prompted criticisms of opportunism, via Republican attempts to brand him as anti-law enforcement and his former comments on guns. background-color: #f0a236; .non_result_row th { height: auto; chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down'); U.S. Rep. Allen West (R-FL) listens during a Tea Party Town Hall meeting February 8, 2011 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. color:white; max-width: 600px; height: 50px; .results_row td { Three candidatesAbbott, Don Huffines, and Allen West received the most media attention. VoterInfobyState_Toggle = true; background-color: #003388; .multi-survey-header { Cities | margin-bottom:16px; | width: 100%; font-size: 12px; width: 50px; font-weight: 200; This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state. vertical-align: middle; width: 50px; letter-spacing: .04em; A candidate MUST: File a Declaration of Intent to Run as an Independent Candidate (PDF) between November 13, 2021 and 6:00 p.m. on December 13, 2021 with the county judge (county or precinct offices) or the Secretary of State (district and state offices) (Sections 142.002 (b) (2), 142.005, Texas Election Code). If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two candidates will advance to a primary runoff. The section below shows responses from candidates in this race who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. .quote-icons { Source1Source2. margin: 8px auto; .panel-body { text-align: center; position: absolute; Meet the Astros prospect tearing up Spring Training, Texas tornados destroy homes, leave 300,000 without power, Proposed Texas bill would offer 12 weeks of paid family leave, Heres how you can watch 'Daisy Jones and the Six', Texas Republican wants to ban access to abortion websites, Dallas Morning News reporter calls mayor 'bruh,' gets fired. There were no incumbents in this race. width: 100% I believe that the governor should have more involvement into the state budget process and allowed more input into how state funds are administered. $("div.vis_widget_title").each(function(index) { } @BetoORourke is right. font-size: 16px; --view-more-background: #f0a236; .results_row { For the 11th year in a row, Texas claims the padding: 20px; Lieutenant Governor This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? } } Below we provide results for polls that are included in polling aggregation from FiveThirtyEight and RealClearPolitics, when available. function resizeChevron() { While Texas Democrats hoped for Beto O'Rourke to achieve an upset over the incumbent Greg Abbott, one did not materialize. Savings are non-existent and many are one misfortune away from catastrophe. padding-left: 0; padding: 15px 15px 5px 15px; max-width: 600px; } Detailed and documented civil unrest. .results_table_container { @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { } Abbott on re-election campaign", "Abbott, O'Rourke hold dueling campaign events in San Antonio", "SBA List's Candidate Fund PAC Endorses Gov. Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj display: table; Agriculture Commissioner border-left: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #6db24f; padding:7px 8px 8px; Terrorist attacks. .results_row td:first-child { padding: 0.5em 1em; .multi-survey-header { State legislature | I also admire strong business leaders like H. Ross Perot and Ed Whitacher, Jr, both of Texas. What does that mean do you? } Don Huffines' campaign website, "Home," accessed Jan. 25, 2022, Boxcast, "Grassroots America Candidate Forum," Jan. 21, 2022;Don Huffines' campaign website, "About," accessed Jan. 25, 2021, Submitted Biography: "Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Allen B. padding-left: 75px; The legacy of being one who honored his oath to the constitution and safeguarded individual rights, freedoms, and liberty. Republican Greg Abbott. padding:7px 8px 8px; position: relative; border: 1px solid #999; 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. West was scheduled to participate but could not attend due to inclement weather.[19]. Greg Abbott widens lead on Beto O'Rourke in new poll", "Gov. Greg Abbott seeks a Comptroller Cities | Source. Here are the three Democratic candidates running for office: 4 key ways the voting will be different in Click the links below to see endorsement lists published on candidate campaign websites, if available. 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. Greg Abbott, who on Nov. 23 filed to run for his third consecutive term as governor. On June 4, 2021, Texas Republican Party chairman Allen West announced his resignation as party chair. position: relative; background-color: #003388; .results_text { } For more on how we select candidates to include, click here. 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. The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Texas. It means that they must stand firm to their convictions while being willing to adapt, improvise and overcome the challenges set out before. Texas State Historical CommissionRural Revitalization Campaign. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? margin-bottom: 0px; How to run for office | width: 65px; padding-left: 0.25em; width: 50%; border-bottom: 1px solid grey; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { width: 350px; background-color: #db0000; This section includes links to debates, forums, and other similar events where multiple candidates in this race participated. font-size: 20px; display: block; There was not a non-violent, moral choice for governor prior to my entering the race. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. Greg Abbott's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas. Incumbent Republican governor Greg Abbott won re-election to a third term, defeating Democratic nominee and former Congressman, Beto O'Rourke. The results have been certified. [4] West criticized Gov. .indicate_scroll { } text-align: center; font-size: 16px; .votebox-covid-disclaimer { width: 90%; top: -1px; ", Huffines said he never accepted a paycheck or pension from the state government, saying, "I'm not looking for a new job or new career. School Choice - I want everyone to have access to a good and safe education. } The former El Paso congressman officially launched his campaign for governor on November 15 after months of hinting at a potential run. .results_row.winner { I support a voucher or tax credit system so even low-income families can afford to send their children to private schools or home school. } max-width: 75px; } 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 border-radius: 50%; There were no incumbents in this race. Abbott won re-election by 10.9%, which is a margin slightly smaller than his 13.3% in 2018 in spite of a much redder national climate in 2022, making this the closest gubernatorial election in Texas since 2006, and the closest election of Abbott's entire political career since his first race for the Texas Supreme Court in 1998.