June 4, 2021 } } She made history in 2016 as the first woman elected to the Texas State Senate from Travis County and she is ready to make history again as this state's first female Land Commissionerone of the most important offices in state government. The other hopes to use the platform to address mental health challenges in the state. letter-spacing: .03em; Republicans in Texas will decide next week who will be their nominee for commissioner of the Texas General Land Office: either Trump-endorsed candidate Dawn Buckingham or GOP historian Tim Westley. VoterInfobyState_Resized = true; Counties | The Texas Newsroom made multiple interview requests with Buckingham's campaign, but she was never made available for this story. Sergio Martnez-Beltrn is the Texas Capitol Reporter for The Texas Newsroom. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { position: relative; His predecessor, Jerry Patterson, served from 2003 to 2015 before stepping down to run (unsuccessfully) for lieutenant . } Elections in 2023 | June 10, 2021 As current Land Commissioner, George P. Bush embarks on a double adventure against Attorney General Ken Paxton, a run for Trump's endorsement and the AG seat at the same time, runner-ups are starting to line up for the upcoming vacancy as head of the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush speaks at a kick-off rally where he announced he will run for Texas Attorney General, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Last year, the agency announced that the city of Houston and Harris County werent included in the first round of federal relief funding related to recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey. height: 56px; In a February interview with the conservative outlet Texas Scorecard, Buckingham explained how she views the land commissioner position. Their platforms are polar opposites one focuses on climate change mitigation. Westley is the historian of the Republican Party of Texas. I learned, also from this job, how labor translates into payroll and how contributions to my country's general fund, Social Security and Medicare programs are supported by the work of the nation. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Martinez is a licensed professional mental health counselor from San Antonio. I select the positive traits demonstrated or exhibited by people whom with I interact or study and apply those better qualities where they can best be used in achieving good goals while avoiding personal issues, unless the interaction is basically personal or extra-professional. } border-radius: 50%; Dawn Buckingham won election in the general election for Texas Land Commissioner. overflow-x: scroll; padding-bottom: 5px; Youre allowed to vote by mail only if: You will be 65 or older by Election Day, you will not be in your county for the entire span of voting, including early voting, you cite a sickness or disability that prevents you from voting in person without needing personal assistance or without the likelihood of injuring your health, youre expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day or you are confined in jail but otherwise eligible (i.e., not convicted of a felony). .votebox_legend .non_result_row { chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-down'); There were no incumbents in this race. width: 50%; .answers-container { Second, working with Mr. Larry Krenek, a friendly and modest-tempered gentleman, and the main diesel mechanic, I learned through a wise joke that weevils do not cause cavitation in piston heads! In the United States of America, there are still Berlin Walls. position: relative; margin-top: 16px; background-color: #ccc; U.S. Congress | Period.. text-align: center; George P. Bush's decision not to seek reelection for Texas Land Commissioner in favor of running for state attorney general opened the gates for a crowded field of candidates. State Sen. } background-color: #f4f4f4; She said she sees the General Land Office as the ideal platform to address mental health issues in Texas. } Aunque no hayas votado en las primarias de marzo, puedes votar en la segunda vuelta, y tu voto podra tener un mayor impacto. After their interaction, Flores said she was not fully convinced. width: 350px; Dawn Buckingham, R-Lakeway, announced Monday she is running for land commissioner. Do you value our journalism? } } Since 2015, the position has been held by Republican George P. Bush. chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); Martinez has made her life story the center of her campaign. Sen. Brandon Creighton of Conroe has been discussed as a potential candidate, and asked for comment, a spokesperson provided a statement from him that indicated his focus was still on legislative issues. background-color: #dac113; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; font-size: 12px; display: block; So, we'll be looking at that very seriously.. height: auto; Perhaps it goes without saying but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. }); .results_row td { padding-left: 16px; font-size: 16px; background: #f5f5f5; Public Lands Commissioner position: relative; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 20px !important; The results have been certified. }. Diligent attention to funding opportunities, grant writing, interagency collaborations, and the creation of innovative funding facilities promotes faster recoveries and science-based coastal resource management that KEEPS TEXAS PREPARED. background: #4c4c4c; Both candidates publicly champion supporting and uplifting Texas large population of veterans on their websites, although Buckingham was criticized in 2016 for her ties to National American University, a for-profit institution that a veterans group criticized as predatory. This is an executive position.. } Dawn Buckingham Dawn Buckingham Republican Party Texas Land Commissioner Tenure 2023 - Present Term ends 2027 Years in position 0 Prior offices Texas State Senate District 24 Compensation Base salary } The results have been certified. .inner_percentage.Republican { color: #0645ad; font-style: italic; } Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune's journalism. margin-right: 10px; font-weight: 300; } Republican Dawn Buckingham and Democrat Jay Kleberg clinched their parties nominations for Texas land commissioner Tuesday and will face off in Novembers general election. County election offices are supposed to post on their websites information on polling locations for Election Day and during the early-voting period by Oct. 18. .race_header.democratic { Kleberg is the former associate director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the stewardship and conservation of Texas environment and wildlife. Jay is running as a Democrat for Texas Land Commissioner to put the focus of the GLO back to where it belongs: respecting the land, funding our children's future, and being a responsible steward protecting the public and economic health of Texas. Tech: Matt Latourelle Nathan Bingham Ryan Burch Kirsten Corrao Beth Dellea Travis Eden Tate Kamish Margaret Kearney Eric Lotto Joseph Sanchez. Westley previously said in an interview with The Texas Tribune that as land commissioner he would give victims of natural disasters better and quicker access to natural disaster aid by enacting a liaison system throughout the state to distribute funding. width: 90%; Do you value our journalism? padding:7px 8px 8px; } chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); Accountable - INTEGRITY. } else { In a February interview with the conservative outlet Texas Scorecard, Buckingham explained how she views the land commissioner position. --title-background: #334aab; if ($('#vis_xs_indicator').is(':hidden') || typeof VoterInfobyState_Resized!='undefined') { How the General Land Office under Bush has handled disaster recovery has been a sticking point among Democrats and Republicans. VoterInfobyState_Toggle = true; } } .votebox-results-metadata { } })(); tusa-race-stage-summary, tusa-person-summary, tusa-filing-dates { .votebox-scroll-container { Find a complete list of them here. Survey responses from candidates in this race. margin-bottom: 0px; width: 350px; display: inline; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { } position: absolute; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Lieutenant Governor } padding-bottom: 3px; } Westley is the historian of the Republican Party of Texas. Westley said he wants to use the role of land commissioner to help preserve history across the state. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { .non_result_row div { margin-bottom: -2px !important; by Patrick Svitek } background-color: #003388; Absolutely Im pro-life. padding: 15px 15px 5px 15px; Email him at smb@kut.org. Last year, the agency announced Houston and Harris County werent going to receive any dollars in the first round of federal relief funding related to recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey. The Texas Land Commissioner--as the state's top environmental post--has the power . $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Find a complete list of them here. Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. I think hes just trying to ignore it by falling back on all this stuff that hes done, he wants to ignore the elephant in the room, Flores said. What was your very first job? } How to vote | font-weight: 100; $("div.vis_widget_title").click(function(){ Securing a stable Texas future resilient in its handling of natural disasters like hurricanes necessarily means productive communication with state and federal agencies to optimize resource allocations for the mitigation of and recovery from perils that damage homes, infrastructure, and ecosystems. position: relative; display: block; .race_header.republican { I gained the knowledge that 401K and health benefits were earned rather than expected. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { Source. color: #6db24f; } May 24, 202211 PM Central. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. border-radius: 50%; Agriculture Commissioner Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announces run for attorney general against Ken Paxton Bush made his challenge official Wednesday evening during an event at a downtown Austin bar.. On the campaign trail, she held multiple stops with Lt. Buckingham, a state senator from Lakeway, was endorsed by former President Donald Trump. widget_load_check_jquery(); Republican Dawn Buckingham and Democrat Jay Kleberg are running for the open Texas land commissioner seat. While Buckingham could not be reached for questions, the first campaign plan listed on her website is to fight Bidens inflation and lower costs for Texas families., As a physician and business owner, I understand how the failed Biden economy is hurting Texans, Buckinghams website reads. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribunes journalism. Land Commissioner George P. Bush is stepping down to run for attorney general. Several races from the March primary in Texas went to a runoff, meaning no candidate seeking their partys nomination got more than 50% of the vote. (function() { Whose example would you like to follow, and why? Other times, it is coincidental. } On Friday afternoon, Buckingham launched several Facebook ads alluding to a land commissioner run, asking viewers, for example, if they are "ready to elect the first female Land Commissioner." } }) padding-left: 16px; What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? color: #fff; Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller endorsed Martinez's bid on Friday afternoon. text-align: center; Its not OK when we have an example of Hurricane Harvey hitting and we have people that are still reeling from the effects of it years later, Westley told The Texas Newsroom. } .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} if (chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-down')) { .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { position: absolute; width: 50px; At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our mission: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene and every newsletter we send. } The angry crowd did not take INTEGRITY away - they just steal a little of your spirit. Friendship is not oppression. But she says shes not worried and is confident voters will support her and make her the first woman to helm the agency. Jay Kleberg and Sandragrace Martinezs platforms are polar opposites one focuses on climate change mitigation and the other addresses mental health challenges in the state. --progress-bar: #f0a236; } text-align: left !important; $("div.vis_widget_title").each(function(index) { announced he was running for attorney general. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? .panel-body p { 2022 TEXAS PRIMARY ELECTION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO VOTE padding-bottom: 0px; If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. top: -5px; When asked how the agency can improve disaster recovery, she said, Theres been a lot of articles about how we probably have a lot of room to improve in our hurricane recovery. The agency is headquartered in the Stephen F. Austin State Office Building in Downtown Austin. It manages public land across the state and plays a role in preserving some of its wildlife. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Kleberg criticized Buckingham for refusing to publicly debate him. Whoever gets the most votes will move . border-radius: 7px 7px 0 0; Federal courts | } I think that theres a tremendous amount of history there that goes back thousands of years, and then theres modern history there as well that should be told, and the plan is to tell it, he said. left: 0; text-align: center; .votebox-covid-disclaimer { } Accessing the Brandenburg Gate, previously blocked by the Berlin Wall, but now opened through revolution, saw the uncountable occasions of entry and passage through this gate for the first time since the early 1960s. .results_row td { overflow-y: hidden; Drug running and human smuggling by Mexican cartels have become tragically commonplace for many Texas communities. Early voting ended Nov. 4. } 5:13 AM on Dec 22, 2021 CST. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Democratic primary for Texas Land Commissioner Sandragrace Martinez and Jay Kleberg advanced to a runoff. } padding-right: 62px; Why? I say you have to look at what I have done as an individual and that I have been true to my responsibilities that I feel are benefitting all Texans in the work that Ive done, Kleberg said. AUSTIN State Sen. Sarah Stogner says she took the money from a rich friend because she thinks she has a chance of winning the Republican nomination. After a crowded March primary, Jay Kleberg and Sandragrace Martinez were the Democrat's top two vote-getters for land commissioner. I have the experience and the knowledge necessary to lead the General Land Office into the future a future where Texas leads the country in the fight against climate change with a diversified energy portfolio and a strengthened grid. overflow-y: auto; vertical-align: top; $('.collapse').collapse('show'); margin-top: 5px; Peoples reborn in new spirits of hope, peace, and expectations. The agency backtracked its decision afterward. Republican state Sen. }) Federal and state primary competitiveness, Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. The General Land Office is also in charge of disaster recovery. function resizeChevron() { Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Their platforms are polar opposites one focuses on climate change mitigation. The coalition also has hotlines available in other languages and for Texans with disabilities. He said his background as a historian and veteran motivated him to run. Additionally, you can confirm with your county elections office whether election day voting is restricted to locations in your designated precinct or if you can cast a ballot at any polling place. if ($('#vis_xs_indicator').is(':hidden')){ } . } Click on a candidate's name to visit their Ballotpedia page. } The Texas Newsroom made multiple interview requests with Buckinghams campaign, but she was never made available for this story. width: 35px !important; .results_row { } margin-bottom: 4px; Veterans issues have been an area of focus of the General Land Office since 1946, after World War II, with the creation of the Veterans Land Board. The Texas Land Commissioner is our states top environmental post. border-top: 1px solid #ddd; Operations: Meghann Olshefski Mandy Morris Kelly Rindfleisch width: 100%; Puedo votar en las primarias de Texas de este mes? Westley has carried on a low-key campaign, laying out more specific plans on how to tackle the issues under the purview of the General Land Office. } } } Kleberg said that, if elected, he thinks the first priority should be to improve how the state plans and distributes these resources. } max-height: 580px; Buckinghams campaign did not respond to several requests for comment for this story. First, with Mr. Calvin Bohot, a huge man with an even bigger heart, I would work alongside in repairing and servicing combines in the shop or outside in rice country, Texas. if (typeof VoterInfobyState_Toggle === 'undefined') { .race_footer { height: 100%; padding-bottom: 8px; } The land commissioner manages the Texas General Land Office, which manages the Alamo, administers natural disaster relief funding and helps fund public education. height: 22px; Her campaigns website prominently states shes a proven conservative: anti-abortion and someone who has championed border security. Got a tip? letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding-top: 8px; } Ballot measures, Who represents me? She does not include details on her plans to reduce inflation across Texas, which does not generally fall under the GLOs purview. Bush and George Washington, the former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Senator John Cornyn, the young bilingual Catholic priest at Sacred Heart Church, and my mother - they have seen or have experienced risks. Here's what you need to know. Texas Public Lands Commissioner election, 2022, Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses. Her campaigns website prominently states shes a proven conservative: anti-abortion and someone who has championed border security. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. Contrary to Buckingham, he hasnt talked much about securing the border or being pro-life. margin-bottom: 25px; .votebox-results-metadata-p { display: flex; width: 50px; } Contact our sales team. background: #4c4c4c; Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. display: block; Instead, he ran for the Republican nomination for attorney general, losing to embattled incumbent Ken Paxton. The GLO also manages and contributes to the state's Permanent School Fund. .multi-survey-header p { There were no incumbents in this race. top: -1px; Let's solve. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { I will be running for Land Commissioner with a strong conservative record defending the right to life, our Second Amendment, our invaluable oil and gas industry, and the low tax economy that has made Texas great. overflow: hidden; $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); On the campaign trail, she held multiple stops with Lt. height: auto; The winner of Novembers general election will replace George P. Bush as head of the Texas General Land Office. display: table; She initially ran just to make a statement. As the Nov. 8 midterm election nears, most eyes across Texas are on high-profile races such as those for governor, attorney general and the Legislature. Email him at smb@kut.org. The current leadership at Texas A&M University and parts of East Texas, and elsewhere, need a piece of this wall, too, showing that they can dismantle a barrier for a community and open the gates for LGBTQ to make entry and safe passage. font-size: 12px; font-weight: 300; overflow-x: auto; .votebox-results-metadata { Republican primary election Republican primary for Texas Land Commissioner 100% remote. Bush are preserved, in part, through demonstration of parts of this wall. On the other hand, let me just say this, his opponent doesnt know about this position.. .results_row td:first-child { Here's what you need to know. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says Texans are deeply frustrated with the situation at their southern border, a situation she describes as "frightening.". So, well be looking at that very seriously.. } While she won a second term last year, all members of the Senate have to run for reelection in 2022 due to redistricting, so she will have to give up her seat if she runs for land commissioner. Buckingham told the Texas Scorecard she would also not move the Cenotaph anywhere. You can contact your county elections official or call the Texas Secretary of State's helpline at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683). text-align: left; How old were you at the time? Show us with your support. RepublicanDawn Buckingham DemocraticJay Kleberg GreenAlfred Molison Latest 2022 Commissioner of General Land Office polls } overflow-y: hidden; The Land Office is literally the tip of the spear to defend our border with the state lands that are on the border, our history, and oil and gas against what the liberal left is trying to do, Buckingham said. Some of it remains, on display, in Texas, in Aggieland. font-weight: 300; Instinct should always be given credence and it implies reason to caution and reassess the logical approach or what is customary. text-align: center; POLICIES THAT INCREASE 1) state-owned asset-derived cash flows, 2) benefits to Texas Veterans and Military Service men and women through novel and existing Veterans Land Board programs, 3) funding opportunities and awards for scientific research and management of our precious Texas coastal resources, 4) Texas School Safety Center compliance to promote "No School Too Small To Be Safe," 5) core curricular education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), 6) funding accessibility and transactional efficiency for wards, districts, precincts, municipalities and Texas counties vulnerable to disaster storms, and 7) conversions of bad electric grid components to subsurface facilities to KEEP THE POWER ON. --view-more-background: #f0a236; The land commissioner also chairs the Veterans Land Board, which oversees nine veterans homes and four veterans cemeteries. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { } If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. School districts | Election information in Texas: Nov. 8, 2022, election. padding: 20px; font-size: 20px; The other hopes to use the platform to address mental health challenges in the state. background-color: grey; .votebox_legend .non_result_row { They defeated Jinny Suh and Michael Lange in the Democratic primary for Texas Land Commissioner on March 1, 2022. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { } Dawn Buckingham, R-Lakeway, and Democratic conservationist Jay Kleberg. .inner_percentage { He also voiced support for updates to the scope of the history that the site of the Alamo represents, which have been the source of controversy in recent years. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Dr. Carrie Evelyn Menger is preparing to serve you and Texas Governor Greg Abbott in the capacity as Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office for at least the next four years. margin: 0px 10px; display: block; Early voting is underway for the primary runoffs. Under Bush, the land office last year awarded $1 billion of federal aid appropriated after Hurricane Harvey but gave none of it to the city of Houston, which experienced devastating flooding after the 2017 storm. } } Was early voting available to all voters? He and his wife, Debra, have been married for going on 45 years. } Perhaps it goes without saying but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. padding-left: 20px !important; background-color: #ccc; Martinez may face an uphill battle: All the big endorsements have gone to Kleberg. margin-top: 0; They have a new archives. Politics Whoever gets the most votes will move forward to the general election in November. My first job was working on the farm and ranch taking care of vegetables and chickens, pigs, and cattle. My parents came into the states at a very young age, my dad was 17, my mom was 14, Martinez said. Early voting is underway for the primary runoffs. margin: 0; Ive dealt with natural disaster funds that came out of Deepwater Horizon in criminal and civil settlement dollars that came into the state, Kleberg said. Currently, the project aims to preserve the Alamo Mission itself along with the Long Barrack, the Alamos oldest structure that once housed Spanish missionaries, and to expand the site by constructing a museum and visitor center for tourists who wish to learn about the history of the Alamo. Show us with your support. background-color: #6db24f; If we dont protect the history, then its easy to be rewritten and thats not what we want.. width: 100% left: 0px; text-align: left !important; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our mission: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene and every newsletter we send. $("div.vis_widget_title").each(function(index) { Dawn Buckingham running for Texas land commissioner The news of her decision comes two days after the current land commissioner, George P. Bush, announced he was. border-right: 1px solid #ddd; --highlights-background: #d3d4d5; In her interview with the Texas Scorecard she said shell do whatever needs to be done to stop migrants from crossing the border illegally.
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