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Here is today's Texas Minute.
– Brandon Waltens
Monday, January 10, 2022
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- It may be hard to believe, but early voting in the upcoming Republican and Democrat primary elections begins in just 35 days.
- Early voting begins on February 14, while election day is March 1.
- The following are the candidates that will appear on the statewide ballots…
Governor
Republican Ballot
- Greg Abbott (R) - incumbent
- Don Huffines (R)
- Chad Prather (R)
- Allen West (R)
- Kandy Kaye Horn (R)
- Danny Harrison (R)
- Paul Belew (R)
- Rick Perry (R)
Democrat Ballot
- Beto O'Rourke (D)
- Joy Diaz (D)
- Michael Cooper (D)
- Inocencio Barrientez (D)
- Rich Wakeland (D)
Lt. Governor
Republican Ballot
- Dan Patrick (R) - incumbent
- Aaron Sorrells (R)
- Trayce Bradford (R)
- Daniel Miller (R)
- Zach Vance (R)
- Todd Bullis (R)
Democrat Ballot
- Mike Collier (D)
- Michelle Beckley (D)
- Carla Brailey (D)
Attorney General
Republican Ballot
- Ken Paxton (R) - incumbent
- George P. Bush (R)
- Eva Guzman (R)
- Louie Gohmert (R)
Democrat Ballot
- Joe Jaworski (D)
- Mike Fields (D)
- Lee Merritt (D)
- Rochelle Garza (D)
- S. T-Bone Raynor (D)
Comptroller
Republican Ballot
- Glenn Hegar (R) - incumbent
- Mark Goloby (R)
Democrat Ballot
- Janet Dudding (D)
- Tim Mahoney (D)
- Angel Vega (D)
Land Commissioner
Republican Ballot
- Rufus Lopez (R)
- Dawn Buckingham (R)
- Weston Martinez (R)
- Jon Spiers (R)
- Ben Armenta (R)
- Don Minton (R)
- Victor Avila (R)
- Tim Westley (R)
Democrat Ballot
- Michael Lange (D)
- Jinny Suh (D)
- Jay Kleburg (D)
- Sandragrace Martinez (D)
Agriculture Commissioner
Republican Ballot
- Sid Miller (R) - incumbent
- James White (R)
- Carey Counsil (R)
Democrat Ballot
- Susan Hays (D)
- Ed Ireson (D)
Railroad Commissioner
Republican Ballot
- Wayne Christian (R) - incumbent
- Dawayne Tipton (R)
- Tom Slocum (R)
- Marvn Summers (R)
- Sarah Stogner (R)
Democrat Ballot
- Luke Warford (D)
Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 3
Republican Ballot
- Debra Lehrmann (R) - incumbent
Democrat Ballot
- Erin Nowell (D)
Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 5
Republican Ballot
- Rebeca Huddle (R) - incumbent
Democrat Ballot
- Amanda Reichek (D)
Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 9
Republican Ballot
- Evan Young (R) - incumbent
- David Schenck (R)
Democrat Ballot
- Julia Maldonado (D)
Judge, Criminal Court of Appeals, Place 2
Republican Ballot
- Mary Lou Keel (R) - incumbent
Democrat Ballot
- None
Judge, Criminal Court of Appeals, Place 5
Republican Ballot
- Scott Walker (R) - incumbent
- Clint Morgan (R)
Democrat Ballot
- Dana Huffman (D)
Judge, Criminal Court of Appeals, Place 6
Republican Ballot
- Jesse McClure III (R) - incumbent
Democrat Ballot
- Robert Johnson (D)
Quote-Unquote
"Nothing is more dangerous to good government than great power in improper hands."
– Calvin Coolidge
Number of the Day
4,111,595
Number of Texans who voted in the 2020 Republican and Democrat primaries.
[Source: Secretary of State]
Today in History
On January 10, 1901, oil was discovered at the Spindletop oil field near Beaumont, coating the landscape for hundreds of feet and signaling the advent of the American oil industry.
Your CURRENT Federal & State Lawmakers
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U.S. Senator
John Cornyn - R
(202) 224-2934
U.S. Senator
Ted Cruz - R
(202) 224-5922
Governor of Texas
Greg Abbott - R
(512) 463-2000
Lt. Governor
Dan Patrick - R
(512) 463-0001
U.S. House, District
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Speaker of the Texas House
Dade Phelan (R)
(512) 463-1000
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