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2022 Texas gubernatorial election
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Greg Abbott
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The 2022 Texas gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the Governor of Texas. As Texas does not have gubernatorial term limits, incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott is running for re-election to a third term in office.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Potential

Declined

Withdrawn

  • Martin Holsome, former Rusk city councillor[9]

Endorsements

Greg Abbott
U.S. Executive Branch Officials
State Officials
Don Huffines
State Senators
Texas State Representatives
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Individuals

Democratic primary

Candidates

Publicly expressed interest

Potential

Green Party primary

Candidates

Declared

  • Delilah Barrios, healthcare worker, indigenous rights activist, environmental activist, podcaster, Green Party Peace Action Committee (GPAX) Member.[22]

Libertarian convention

Candidates

Declared

Independents and other parties

Candidates

Declared

Publicly expressed interest

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[29] Likely R April 30, 2021
Inside Elections[30] Solid R May 7, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] Likely R March 11, 2021

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
Partisan clients
  1. ^ Poll sponsored by the Defend Students Action Fund.
Official campaign websites

References

  1. ^ a b Tilove, Jonathan (June 14, 2019). "Tilove: Abbott says Biden will fade and Trump will win Texas". Austin American-Statesman. He said he plans to run for a third term in 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Greene, Richard (April 30, 2021). "Belew plans run for Texas governor | Wise County Messenger". www.wcmessenger.com. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Roy, Reagan (April 21, 2021). "YouTuber, internet personality Chad Prather appears to be throwing hat in ring for Texas governor". KYTX. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  4. ^ "Republican former state Sen. Don Huffines launches primary challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott". Texas Tribune. May 10, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c Ramsey, Ross (December 20, 2019). "Analysis: A 2020 holiday fantasy for Texas officeholders looking to 2022". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  6. ^ a b c d e Stivek, Patrick (November 23, 2020). "Texas Republicans eye 2022 — and beyond — after romping in November election". The Texas Tribune.
  7. ^ Jenkins, Cameron (April 9, 2021). "George P. Bush 'seriously considering' running for Texas attorney general".
  8. ^ "Dan Patrick Announces Reelection Bid, Discusses Property Tax Reform". KFYO News/Talk. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  9. ^ "Martin Holsome Future Republican Candidate for Texas Governor". www.facebook.com. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  10. ^ Patrick Svitek (June 1, 2021). "Donald Trump endorses Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection". The Texas Tribune.
  11. ^ Melissa Holzberg (May 4, 2021). "Greg Abbott Loses, Then Wins, Endorsement From Texas Attorney General". Forbes.
  12. ^ @SenatorBrakey (May 18, 2021). "A real Liberty champion is running for Governor of Texas. His name is @DonHuffines - a former Texas State Senator and backer of Congressman @RonPaul - and he's challenging King Abbot to a primary" (Tweet) – via Twitter. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |title= at position 141 (help)
  13. ^ a b c d e "Endorsements". Don Huffines Official Campaign Website. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  14. ^ "Don Huffines for Governor Stickland Rinaldi Macias". Jonathan Stickland Official Facebook Page. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  15. ^ "Don Huffines for Governor Stickland Rinaldi Macias". Jonathan Stickland Official Facebook Page. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  16. ^ "South Texas Mayor Endorses Huffines for Governor, Says Border Crisis 'Far Worse Than Many People Realize'". The Texan. May 26, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  17. ^ Greenwood, Max (May 24, 2021). "O'Rourke considering Texas governor bid: report". The Hill. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  18. ^ Svitek, Patrick (July 17, 2020). "Spurred By Abbott's Coronavirus Handling, Democratic Strategists Launch PAC To Defeat Him In 2022". KERA. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  19. ^ https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/ryanjrusak/article238904378.html
  20. ^ Montgomery, Dave (December 7, 2017). "Wendy Davis talks about her movie, sexual harassment and another run for governor". www.star-telegram.com. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  21. ^ Hennes, Rebecca (March 10, 2021). "Hidalgo talks possibility of running for governor, hints rollbacks tied to Abbott's approval rating". Houston Chronicle.
  22. ^ "Elect Delilah for Texas Governor 2022". delilah-for-texas.greenparty.co. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  23. ^ "Dan "Taxation Is Theft" Behrman". danforfreedom.com. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  24. ^ "Andrew Jewell for Texas Governor". Andrew Jewell for Texas Governor. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  25. ^ Patrick Wynne
  26. ^ "Vote Patrick Wynne Texas Governor". Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  27. ^ Moreno, Mayra (March 10, 2021). "Run for Texas governor now 'a real consideration,' Matthew McConaughey says". ABC13 Houston.
  28. ^ Forgey, Quint. "Matthew McConaughey ramps up speculation about run for Texas governor". POLITICO. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  29. ^ "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  30. ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  31. ^ "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
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