Elections 2022Republican Wayne Christian Defeats Democrat Luke Warford in Railroad Commission Race
Brad JohnsonNovember 9, 2022
The Texas Railroad Commission chairman won his re-election bid by a comfortable 1.1 million votes.
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The Back MicThe Back Mic: Previous Margins of Victory for Statewide Incumbents Seeking Re-Election
Brad JohnsonOctober 28, 2022
This week — Here’s a list of the margins of victory for each statewide incumbent seeking re-election the last time they were on the ballot.
Elections 2022VideoVoices of TexasVIDEO: Railroad Commission Chairman Wayne Christian on his Reelection Bid, Texas Oil and Gas Industry
Daniel FriendOctober 17, 2022
Railroad Commission Chairman Wayne Christian joins senior reporter Brad Johnson to discuss the oil and gas industry in Texas and his ongoing bid for reelection.
This week — money raised, spent, left over, and in-state percentages of Texas’ statewide candidates are listed.
Elections 2022EnergyStatewide NewsGOP Runoff Candidate for Railroad Commissioner Sarah Stogner Endorses Democrat Luke Warford
Brad JohnsonSeptember 26, 2022
The former GOP candidate has frequently made her "anyone but Christian" position clear on social media, making this endorsement little surprise.
AudioState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsVideoVoices of TexasSpecial Edition Podcast: Elected Officials at the Texas GOP Convention
Daniel FriendJune 23, 2022
At the Texas GOP convention, reporters for The Texan talked with elected officials across the Lone Star State.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Texas November General Election Matchups Finalized
Brad JohnsonMay 27, 2022
This week — a list of each general election matchup in Texas’ six statewide races.
2022 Runoff Election ResultsElections 2022Statewide NewsWayne Christian Comfortably Wins Railroad Commission Runoff Over Challenger Sarah Stogner
Brad JohnsonMay 24, 2022
In the end, the last-minute $2 million television buy was not enough to make Stogner competitive on election night.
Elections 2022EnergyControversy, Conflict Define Sarah Stogner’s Weird and Wild Bid for Texas Railroad Commission
Brad JohnsonMay 19, 2022
During her race, Stogner has been accused of holding beliefs antithetical to her party's while taking aim at the oil and gas establishment.
Elections 2022EnergyThree Remaining Railroad Commission Candidates Pitch Oil and Gas Executives
Brad JohnsonMarch 31, 2022
The two challengers, one Republican and one Democrat, hope to unseat incumbent Wayne Christian who is seeking his second term.
EnergyPermit Application Withdrawn for San Augustine Fossil Fuel Waste Disposal Site After Years-Long Controversy
Brad JohnsonMarch 28, 2022
The withdrawal brings an end to the years-long effort to construct an oil and gas disposal site in East Texas.
2022 Primary Election RESULTSElections 2022EnergyStatewide NewsRailroad Commission Chairman Wayne Christian Heads to Runoff Against Attorney Sarah Stogner
Brad JohnsonMarch 2, 2022
Stogner narrowly edged out Tom Slocum for the second runoff position by less than a percent.