Texas Agriculture Commissioner election, 2022

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2026 → ← 2018
Texas Commissioner of Agriculture
Election details
Filing deadline: December 13, 2021
Primary: March 1, 2022 Primary runoff: May 24, 2022 General: November 8, 2022 Pre-election incumbent(s): Sid Miller (Republican)
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Texas
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Texas held an election for agriculture commissioner on November 8, 2022. The primary was scheduled for March 1, 2022, and a primary runoff was scheduled for May 24, 2022. The filing deadline was December 13, 2021.

For more information about the Democratic primary, click here.
For more information about the Republican primary, click here.

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture

Incumbent Sid Miller defeated Susan Hays in the general election for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sid Miller (R)	56.3	4,480,186
		Susan Hays (D)	43.7	3,473,603

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,953,789
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture

Susan Hays defeated Ed Ireson in the Democratic primary for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Hays	82.8	814,283
		Ed Ireson	17.2	169,503

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 983,786
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture

Incumbent Sid Miller defeated James White and Carey Counsil in the Republican primary for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sid Miller	58.5	992,330
		James White	31.1	528,434
		Carey Counsil	10.4	176,083

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,696,847
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Voting information

See also: Voting in Texas

Election information in Texas: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 11, 2022
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 11, 2022
• Online: N/A

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 28, 2022
• By mail: Received by Oct. 28, 2022
• Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
• By mail: Received by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 24, 2022 to Nov. 4, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Sid Miller (R)

Ban foreign government ownership or control of our farm land.

The Right to Farm Act - limit the ability of state or local government to determine or define what is farming and what is agriculture.

Food Security/Protection of our Border: providing famers and ranchers along the Texas Mexico border the assistance and tools they need to protect their livelihoods and to ensure protection of our nation's food supply.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Sid Miller (R)

As a Conservative officeholder, I subscribe to the general philosophy that the government that governs least governs best. I am passionate about making a difference, "helping the little guy" and serving the needs of my fellow Texans when government overreach becomes a problem in their lives. I believe it is important to speak up and speak out even when it might not be "politically correct" or might not make a fellow officeholder happy when I believe I am righting a wrong or pointing out government policy that is failing. This outlook and approach to public service has guided me for now almost two decades of elected leadership and will continue to drive my actions in a third term as Texas Agriculture Commissioner.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Sid Miller (R)

Oversees many pesticides and chemicals that are essential to our food supply. performs organic certifications. . Performs consumer protection inspections, in charge of scales and weight measurement calibration standards for Texas. oversees the Food & Nutrition programs for the Texas public school system. Responsible for most aspects, procedures and duties in the Texas Agricultural Code.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Sid Miller (R)

Several people, my local pastor, several friends and family, President Trump, former Texas Governor Rick Perry, the late President Ronald Reagan.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Sid Miller (R)

The Bible, (King James version), and "Reagan: In his own Hand" and "Trump; The Art of the Deal."

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Sid Miller (R)

Conservative Values, Respect for Taxpayers, appreciation for all disciplines and aspects of our agricultural economy.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Sid Miller (R)

I'm a Conservative's conservative, I'm a no-nonsense public servant who prides himself on getting things done. When I make mistakes I'm quick to acknowledge them and make any correction or adjustment required.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Sid Miller (R)

Fiscal discipline, background in running an agricultural business or operation, Conservative political philosophy, knowledge of commodity markets in agriculture, small business abilities, patience - because you can't control the weather!

What legacy would you like to leave?

Sid Miller (R)

I have said that I want to be the best Texas Agriculture Commissioner in the history of Texas and that I want to the person who succeeds me even better. By striving for that high standard and encouraging the next person to do the same in this office, it will be good for Texas, good for agriculture and good for our nation. The average age of a Texas Farmers and rancher is now 59 1/2, we must prepared the next generation and attract our best and brightest to agriculture for the future of our state and our nation.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Sid Miller (R)

President Kennedy's assassination. I was eight years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Sid Miller (R)

I was 12 years old and I was paid to load water melons.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Sid Miller (R)

My favorite book is the Bible. Everything one needs to live a successful and productive life can be found there: charity, wisdom, compassion, grace, frugality, consideration for others to name just a few. If it was the only book a human being read n their lifetime they could live a successful life if they use if as a guide for their life.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Sid Miller (R)

I don't worry about fictional characters. I'm a 'non-fiction' kind of guy! I concern myself with things that I can impact or that will happen - and not things that will never be.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Sid Miller (R)

Burning Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Sid Miller (R)

I do not consider it a struggle, but I was raised by a single parent and I have had to earn everything in my life, I worked my way through college and began work when I was 12 years old. This has taught me self-reliance and is something I have tried to pass down to my children and grandchildren.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Sid Miller (R)

The feeding and nourishment of over 2 million Texas School children every school day.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Sid Miller (R)

I am responsible and have jurisdiction over the Texas Agricultural Code which give me broad authority and broad responsibility over our Texas agricultural economy. I also have duties involved rural hospitals and clinics and rural healthcare. This was a crucial moment in my public service during the pandemic when these facilities had critical shortages of supplies and medicines.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Sid Miller (R)

No not always. Sometimes a business point of view is best when a government post or agency needs a fresh point of view. In my case having served as both a school board member and a state legislator (having served on the Ag Committee) gave me insight and information that were helpful in my service as Agriculture Commissioner.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Sid Miller (R)

Fiscal discipline, background in running an agricultural business or operation, Conservative political philosophy, knowledge of commodity markets in agriculture, small business abilities, patience - because you can't control the weather!

Tell us your favorite joke.

Sid Miller (R)

Ask me sometime when I see you in person and I'll tell you!

Past elections

2018

See also: Texas Agriculture Commissioner election, 2018

General election

General election for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture

Incumbent Sid Miller defeated Kim Olson and Richard Carpenter in the general election for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sid Miller (R)	51.3	4,221,527
		Kim Olson (D)	46.4	3,822,137
	Submit photo	Richard Carpenter (L)	2.3	191,639

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,235,303 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture

Kim Olson advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Kim Olson

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture

Incumbent Sid Miller defeated Jim Hogan and Trey Blocker in the Republican primary for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sid Miller	55.7	755,498
		Jim Hogan	22.9	310,431
		Trey Blocker	21.5	291,583

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,357,512
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2014

See also: Texas down ballot state executive elections, 2014

Republican Sid Miller won election on November 4, 2014.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Sid Miller	58.6%	2,698,694
	Democrat	Jim Hogan	36.8%	1,697,083
	Libertarian	Rocky Palmquist	2.9%	132,511
	Green	Kenneth Kendrick	1.7%	77,548
Total Votes				4,605,836
Election results via Texas Secretary of State

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