I also admire strong business leaders like H. Ross Perot and Ed Whitacher, Jr, both of Texas. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { ", Today I filed for re-election!We must continue to secure our border, support our police, & keep Texas a job creation machine.With your help, Texas will remain the best state in America. } max-width: 75px; West is a Christian constitutional conservative, combat veteran, and former member of the US Congress. } The deadline to file for the primaries or declare an independent candidacy is December 13. .inner_percentage.Republican { On June 4, 2021, Texas Republican Party chairman Allen West announced his resignation as party chair. } .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Incumbent Greg Abbott defeated Lupe Valdez and Mark Tippetts in the general election for Governor of Texas on November 6, 2018. margin-bottom:16px; .votebox { if (window.jQuery) { Join Beto's campaign: t.co/Hs6JybnADI t.co/rrHRf6KG68", "Wendy Davis talks about her movie, sexual harassment and another run for governor", "El Paso Democratic US Rep. Veronica Escobar seeks reelection in 3rd run for Congress", "Hidalgo talks possibility of running for governor, hints rollbacks tied to Abbott's approval rating", "Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Plans To Run For Reelection In 2022", "TX-Gov: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D. NY) Helps Beto O'Rourke (D) Get Ready To Flip Texas Blue", "Hinojosa endorses O'Rourke for Governor of Texas", "Photos: Democratic candidate for Texas governor Beto O'Rourke campaigns in San Antonio", "Texas AFT endorses Beto O'Rourke for governor", "End Citizens United // Let America Vote Endorses Beto O'Rourke for Governor of Texas", "MoveOn Members Endorse Beto O'Rourke for Governor of Texas", "Texas College Democrats endorse candidates for statewide office", "Stonewall Democrats announce endorsements for March primary election", "Editorial: O'Rourke is Democrats' best bet to beat Abbott", "March 1 Democratic Primary Endorsements (No Filler)", "Opinion: Our recommendation for Texas governor, Democratic primary", "Editorial: We recommend Beto O'Rourke in Democratic primary for Governor", "A struggle to breathe and a vow: Latina former journalist wants to be next Texas governor", "Texas Gov. In Texas at this time is the protection of the Texas borders. } ORourkes announcement Monday kicks off a third run for office in as many election cycles. text-align: left !important; padding-bottom: 5px; position: absolute; } display: block; .census-table-section-header { height: 56px; padding: 0.5em 1em; Economic survival is a universal problem for post-boomer generations. } } color:white; $('.collapse').collapse('show'); Overall, Texas was Solid Republican, having voted for Mitt Romney (R) in 2012, Donald Trump (R) in 2016, and Donald Trump (R) in 2020.

} What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade? } Every other candidate supports some form of lethal violence against human life. His life has been defined as one of service, sacrifice, and commitment to this Republic, the United States of America. More information about them can be found at my campaign site and solidarity-party.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. margin-top: 5px; Three years of Democratic trifectasTwenty years of Republican trifectas Abbott and Beto O'Rourke are set for an election clash after primary wins", "Southeast Texas community leader, pastor Michael Cooper announces run for governor", "Why Joy Diaz Is Challenging Beto O'Rourke in the Democratic Primary for Governor", "Your recommendation to others is worth more than a donation! color: #888; $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { "I'm confident that we can win. border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { --title-background: #334aab; overflow-x: scroll; School districts | font-style: italic; display: none; margin: 5px 0 5px 0; } top: 2px; 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.". Simple: Creating new revenue streams such as legalized gaming and recreational cannabis. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { position: relative; } The legacy of being one who honored his oath to the constitution and safeguarded individual rights, freedoms, and liberty. font-size: 80%; Of these 206 counties, one is located in Texas, accounting for 0.5 percent of the total pivot counties.[67]. Greg Abbott", "George P. Bush 'seriously considering' running for Texas attorney general", "Can Joe Straus Beat Greg Abbott? Terrorist attacks. Public Lands Commissioner Johnson, who tried to run for Michigan width: 35px !important; background-color: #334aab; line-height: 1.5em; --subtitle-background: #334aab; font-weight: normal !important; height: auto; Greg Abbott's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas. External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell 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. background-color: #f9d334; .votebox-covid-disclaimer { display: table; position: relative; What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature? 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. background-color: #6db24f; Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Apply today! An updating average, accounting for each polls quality, recency, sample size and partisan lean. top: 2px; If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? .non_result_row { height: 22px; State legislature | Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers? font-size: 70%; display: none; U.S. President | Blessed with natural resources, agriculture, shipping it is no wonder it is the 9th economy in the world. display: inline; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { } ", 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. Huffines was a member of the Texas Senate representing the Dallas-area District 16 from 2015 to 2019. } padding-right: 62px; Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state. How to vote | }. He has also criticized Abbott for his handling of the state electrical grid failure in February. Agriculture Commissioner } overflow-y: auto; For tips from Pew, click here. Greg Abbott widens lead on Beto O'Rourke in new poll", "Gov. background-color: #db0000; display: inline-block; } width: 100%; font-weight: 300; .quote-icons { } Abbott, Sarah Huckabee Sanders stop in Wichita Falls", "Ted Cruz backs Gov. height: 100%; For more in-depth information on Texas' Democratic gubernatorial primary and the general election, see the following pages: Click below to view a timeline leading up to the election, including polling, debates, and other noteworthy events. .inner_percentage.Green { What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature? } [5] 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 Mansion over pandemic-related shutdowns as well as mask mandates. top: -5px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Education of the children display: table; } } State Board of Education (15 seats) padding-left: 16px; left: 0; border: 1px solid #999; .panel-body { } TEXAS. Spread word", "Five candidates hoping to win democratic gubernatorial primary", "Could Austin Mayor Steve Adler's political aspirations be imperiled by Cabo trip? color: #6db24f; Texas has not voted for a Democratic candidate for governor since Ann Richards in 1990. O'Rourke won black voters (84% - 15%), Latinos (57% - 40%), Asians (52% - 48%), voters between 18-44 (54% - 44%), Independents (49%-47%) and moderates (60% - 38%). 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 West represented Florida's 22nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013. Over the next decade, our state's greatest challenge is combatting federal overreach. Below we provide results for polls that are included in polling aggregation from FiveThirtyEight and RealClearPolitics, when available. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. No Democrat has won the governorship in Texas since Ann Richards defeated Republican Clayton Williams in 1990. Transparency USA tracks loans separately from total contributions. line-height: 1.5em; .non_result_row { There were no incumbents in this race. max-height: 580px; The results have been certified. background-color: #f9d334; If he wins next year, the Republican leader will join former Gov. color: #fff; Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state? .results_table_container { height: auto; text-align: center; text-align: left; $(window).on('resize',resizeChevron); 5:00 AM on Nov 21, 2021 CST. My name is Michael Cooper, a TEXAN. border-radius: 50%; padding-left: 0; Delilah Barrios advanced from the Green convention for Governor of Texas on April 9, 2022. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. padding-right: 20px !important;

. width: 50%; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { top: -1px; .multi-survey-header p { text-align: center; .votebox-results-cell--check { padding-top: 8px; display: block; I believe in a balanced budget, finding new revenue streams such as legalized cannabis sales, expansion of horse racing and legalized gaming in Texas. By Henry J. Gomez. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please email us. Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.