LibertarianFirst-time candidate
Arthur DiBianca, is running for Texas Railroad Commission for the first time. Arthur DiBianca emphasizes Cut Taxes and Spending; End the War on Drugs.
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Texas Railroad Commission
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 3, 2026
General election
RepublicanFirst-time candidateInvestor
Bo French is an investor with decades of energy industry experience. He emphasizes ending DEI initiatives at the agency, modernizing the permitting process, and supporting industry growth in Texas.
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DemocraticEngineer
Jon Rosenthal is a mechanical engineer and Democrat running for Texas Railroad Commission. He has served four terms in the Texas State House representing District 135. His priorities include reliable power through weatherization standards, fair utility rates, and supporting Texas energy jobs.
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Primary
RepublicanIncumbentAdvancedBusiness owner
James Wright is a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commission in the 2026 election.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedInvestor
Bo French is an investor with decades of energy industry experience. He emphasizes ending DEI initiatives at the agency, modernizing the permitting process, and supporting industry growth in Texas.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Hawk Dunlap is a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commission in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateOil and gas industry
James Matlock is a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commission in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticAdvancedEngineer
Jon Rosenthal is a mechanical engineer and Democrat running for Texas Railroad Commission. He has served four terms in the Texas State House representing District 135. His priorities include reliable power through weatherization standards, fair utility rates, and supporting Texas energy jobs.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEngineer
Katherine Culbert is a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commission in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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Primary runoff
RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedInvestor
Bo French is an investor with decades of energy industry experience. He emphasizes ending DEI initiatives at the agency, modernizing the permitting process, and supporting industry growth in Texas.
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RepublicanBusiness owner
James Wright is a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commission in the 2026 election.
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Convention
LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvanced
Arthur DiBianca, is running for Texas Railroad Commission for the first time. Arthur DiBianca emphasizes Cut Taxes and Spending; End the War on Drugs.
From the candidate’s published profile