text-align: center; Texas Agriculture Commissioner Election Results 2022: Sid Miller Defeats Susan Hays - The New York Times Advertisement Senate House Uncalled House Races by Jayme Lozano Carver Oct. 20, 20225 AM Central. display: inline-block; Our medical cannabis program is comically rudimentary. This will be Millers third term in the role. And theres a lot of potential in those programs. Ive been a civil appellate lawyer for some years, and as I shifted my practice, I was named super lawyer in the cannabis category. } Listen to the interview above or read the transcript below. Susan Hays is called back to rural life This is the first time Hays is running for elected office, but shes no stranger to Texas politics. Doing more to help farmers instead of nickel and dime tax them to death, which is what Miller does. } .race_footer { You are a cannabis attorney. } She sees the office as a way to help improve health care for farmers and rural communities. For federal, district and state elections, Voting machines and software are certified by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and. Their visions of government, and its responsibilities, are worlds apart. position: relative; } The deadline to register to vote in the 2022 primary election was Oct. 11. I have a great working relationship with Senator Charles Perry. Adrian Billings is a family medicine physician with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where he focuses on reviving rural health care. Do you value our journalism? Voters can still cast votes without those IDs if they sign a form swearing that they have a reasonable impediment from obtaining a proper photo ID or use a provisional ballot. Source. I mean, there are a lot of hemp farmers who feel that theyre sort of high and dry. The two towns have rich histories in farming and ranching. } if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? background-color: #f9d334; Republican Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Democratic challenger Susan Hays. And because it [was] run by an out-of-state corporation that doesnt particularly care. The job of this position is to bring as many federal dollars back to Texas as possible. } $('.showResponses').show(); In the previous session, Gov. I was in a county that had kind of a regional hospital that used to be locally controlled its now privately held and poorly run. Compare the candidates answers to our questions in our Voter Guide. She directly against the corruption surrounding the selling hemp licenses for absurd prices ($25,000 vs. the expected $100). Susan will fight hard for us. Im running for Agriculture Commissioner because corruption is bad for business. .non_result_row th { .widget-row.heading { display: inline-block; } } DALLAS Attorney Susan Hays says she knows the marijuana issue is garnering most of the headlines in her race for Texas agriculture commissioner. --title-background: #334aab; Susan will fight hard for us. } .widget-row.Democratic { overflow-x: scroll; } Hays loves being in a rural community now, but growing up, she was pulling off cow ticks and helping her brothers castrate calves and looking for a way out. But Hays doesnt. Show us with your support. Hays, 53, is a headstrong Democrat and an equal rights lawyer who has fought for women, pregnant minors and Texas voters. .race_header.republican { position: relative; If reelected, Miller said he would make the issue a top priority in the upcoming legislative session. State executives | margin-bottom:16px; Well, you know, these things can happen in fairly large agencies and departments. $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { Susan Hays also discusses her ideas for sustainable agriculture. This summer put its profitability to the test, Voting Guide: Here's everything you should know about the Nov. 8 election in North Texas. And its not as easy to grow it and grow it well as people might think. .votebox { Please, Texas Agriculture Commissioner election, 2022. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. In recent days that speculation has solidified, with sources telling Texas Signal that by Jessica Montoya Coggins | Apr 26, 2023. padding-left: 10px; We need to quickly, fully expand the medical cannabis program, and then we also need to both decriminalize and legalize. by Jessica Montoya Coggins | Dec 14, 2021 | Politics, Texas Elections. We can produce a crop of very, very high quality, but we have to continue to use all the platforms we have to promote that, Bessent explained. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { } Susan Hays did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. padding-bottom: 8px; height: 50px; .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { margin: 0px 10px; Susan Hays: Seeing how poorly that agency is run and the notorious graft and corruption. What does that title mean? Were recommending Hays because we think she possesses a more detailed grasp of key issues, deeper experience and is Democrats best option for agriculture commissioner. font-weight: 300; If you look at survival rates from traumatic accidents or heart attacks, you know its the first hour that matters, Hays said. margin-right: 10px; $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { display: block; vertical-align: top; width: 90%; They want better for Texas, but paint different pictures of what that is. Editorial: We recommend Susan Hays in Democratic primary for Agriculture Commissioner, Letter from the editor: Introducing our exclusive new newsletter, More Recommendations from Editorial Board. And its not because we want giveaways to farmers farmers arent the type to take them. indictment of a top aide on corruption charges. Our commitment to ethical, fact-based journalism is vital to our democracy, and we cant do it without you. 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Susan Hays defeated Ed Ireson in the Democratic primary for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture on March 1, 2022. Because of letting a rural hospital program rot in the basement. ; Its amazing how popular it is. This state is not prepared to deal with something like that because of the lack of enforcement mechanism. Miller has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump and was once thought to be under consideration to be the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary under the 45th president. letter-spacing: 0.03em; That happened because black market vapes with adulterants hit the market and it burned peoples lungs out. } In July, Miller announced he was in favor of legalizing medical marijuana, becoming the highest-ranking Texas Republican to endorse the measure. } background-color: grey; Even before that the smokable hemp issue. Another reason Texas leads the nation in rural hospital closures is because it has the largest number of rural hospitals in the country with 158. When asked about spreading fabricated photos or supporting stories on social media, Miller said he doesnt personally post everything to his accounts and that his team takes posts down most of the time when they find out theyre false. So are we, thats why were fighting back against the right-wing lie machine. And I also enjoy getting my boots dirty and getting out there.. There are a lot of farmers in Texas, family farms that go back generations, and there are a lot of farmers sitting at dinner tables late at night going through the bills, and they just dont see how they can stay in business. Hays faces an uphill battle to get elected statewide as a Democrat. The latitude its grown in really matters. This November, voters will decide contests for a number of statewide offices, from governor to attorney general. In his spare time, he is a recognized rodeo cowboy who holds 12 world championship titles. color: white; display: block; Throughout her legal career, Hays worked at the Texas Legislature and the Texas Supreme Court, and co-founded Janes Due Process, a legal services nonprofit for pregnant minors. .votebox-results-metadata-p { SAN ANTONIO - Susan Hays is a Democrat candidate Texas Agriculture Commissioner. Photo courtesy of Susan Hays The race for Texas agriculture commissioner is smokin maybe not by any popular political science metric as Texas p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} Should inmates in Texas be eligible for early parole if they exhibit good behavior? By Sean SaldanaSeptember 22, 202212:53 pmGovernment & Politics, Texas Standard Original, Susan Hays is a Democrat running to be Texas commissioner of agriculture. padding-bottom: 5px; font-style: italic; Id like to see more of that happening and to try and bridge this gap of urban and rural health care disparities.. background-color: grey; Its estimated that Texas would receive $6.3 billion annually, and coverage would be expanded to include 1 million enrollees. five election-related convictions during that period. margin-bottom:0px; | width: 100% !important; Obviously, the current agriculture commissioner, Sid Miller, is quite a character. And then there is rural health care, a topic Hays evoked at a recent rally with gubernatorial candidate Beto ORourke at Texas Tech University. font-weight: bold; } font-size: 16px; } .widget-row.Libertarian { by Jayme Lozano Carver 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). Perhaps it goes without saying but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. And the candidate says lastly, there must be more competition in the insurance marketplace in rural counties with more health plans to choose from. overflow: hidden; Before Roe v. Wade was overturned, Texans had been living under a de facto abortion ban for months. Ireson said hell prioritize updating the agriculture departments technology so staff members can better engage with Texans. $('.pastResponses').hide(); I know what Texas has been, and I know what Texas could be if we purge the government of corruption and work together to build rural Texas back up, said Hays, a fifth-generation Texan. } Ive always been deeply attached to the land, and enjoy being out in it and getting dirt under my fingernails, Hays said. clearInterval(nTimer); .election_results_text { She said a top priority is to address the rural hospital shortage by revitalizing agriculture programs now rotting in the basement that can boost rural economic development and rural hospitals. z-index:1; letter-spacing: .03em; RELATED: Race for Texas agriculture commissioner: Republican incumbent Sid Miller. Well the root of the problem is it doesnt rain, Miller said. Well, you can be a character without being a nonstop scandal. The deadline to register to vote in the 2022 primary election was Oct. 11. color: white; Hays argues that if you dont also legalize and regulate, the black market will only continue to grow in the state. .results_text { Voting for this election ended March 1, 2022. Dan Patrick has been very adamant against marijuana legalization. Race for Texas agriculture commissioner: Republican incumbent Sid Miller, Legalizing marijuana is a hot issue in the race for Texas agriculture commissioner, Hemp has been legal in Texas for three years. margin: auto; } I could lose everything: Dallas drag performers say Texas bills could impact their jobs, Facebook users can now apply for a portion of a $725 million settlement. So it is absolutely the job of the AG Commissioner to look for new economic models for agriculture and promote them. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } padding-left: 0; Miller banked $48,000 during the same period.

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top: -1px; This transcript has been edited lightly for clarity: Texas Standard: Youre a Democrat running in a largely conservative state. display: block; Are there any other issues that you would like to champion as agriculture commissioner? .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { He used taxpayer money to take two out-of-state trips one involved getting a Jesus Shot medical injection in Oklahoma, the other competing in a Mississippi Rodeo Show. background-color: red; The gap in access is only getting wider, she said. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. And so this office and who knew? Both their families have been in the state for generations, Hays since just after the Civil War and Millers since the 1700s. His support for cannabis legalization ends with compassionate use., When asked about full legalization, Miller adamantly said, Im not for that.. vertical-align: top; p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} } } Do you value our journalism? Heres how the candidates line up on two key issues in the race: marijuana and rural health care. If youre an hour away from getting emergency care, youre more likely to die or be permanently disabled.. width: 250px; Kody Bessent, CEO of Plains Cotton Growers, said producers need a staunch advocate who will promote Texas-grown products on a global scale. The coalition also has hotlines available in other languages and for Texans with disabilities. } confirm with your county elections office, Texas Secretary of State's helpline at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683), who has acknowledged humans have contributed to climate change. Miller claimed there havent been many rural hospital closures during his tenure, citing that a majority go back to 2005 a decade before he became commissioner. We dont own the land, the land owns us, Miller said. Voting machines and software are certified by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and the Texas Secretary of State. Youll want to check for open polling locations with your local elections office before you head out to vote. max-width: 75px; Aarn Torres, Austin Bureau Correspondent. One thing Ive seen by studying cannabis policy in other states, when the government gets behind the market, bad things happen. Miller opposes legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Texas. Miller cut ties with Smith but said his arrest was politically motivated. Example video title will go here for this video. Im running Op-Ed: How This Election Is Putting Real Safety On The Ballot In Texas. color: #888; Hays has an margin: 8px auto; Well, I mean, I wouldnt ask that question on the nose. Horrors Of Texas Abortion Ban Recounted In The Senate, What The Latest Mifepristone Ruling Means For Texans, Banning Medication Abortion Is Deeply Unpopular, Documentary Sheds Light On Black Maternal Care. The Texas Attorney Generals office also opened 390 cases looking at potential electoral fraud from January 2020 to September 2022, but it only secured five election-related convictions during that period. I grew up in Brown County. } padding-bottom: 8px; The winner will serve a four-year term overseeing the Texas Department of Agriculture, which provides financial assistance to farmers, administers the federal free and reduced-lunch programs in schools and regulates hemp production. color:white; Ballotpedia features 408,487 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. width: 50%; font-size: 2em; The results have been certified. Find your county website here. Were spending a billion dollars on the border, and we cant get ten million dollars to get our forensic crime labs where they need to be to handle things like a mystery substance in a vape. But some of Millers political actions have caught the publics attention, and not in a good way. left: 0px; An example is the Delta-8 issue. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { max-height: 580px; Hays, a longtime rancher and equal rights lawyer, campaigned on a platform of rebuilding rural communities, sustainable agriculture and legalizing cannabis. While my campaign is over, the fight to restore integrity at the Department of Agriculture isnt, said Hays in the statement. If you voted through a provisional ballot because of an administrative issue or photo ID problem, you should receive a notice by mail letting you know if your ballot was counted by Dec. 2. margin-top: 16px; The agency is also responsible for helping rural hospitals with financial aid and technical assistance through its rural health division. Running for: Texas Agriculture Commissioner. --link-color: #337ab7; Were way behind where the public is. .non_result_row div { overflow-y: auto; Shes worked as an attorney and a lobbyist. } } background-color: #003388; Find yours here. .votebox-scroll-container { And at the time we really needed some better regulations out of USDA. Check if youre registered to vote here. }) If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. } text-align: left !important; Biography Susan When it comes to farming and ranching, the chief of the Texas Department of } $('.showResponses').hide(); } } Her law practice took her to advising cannabis producers and businesses, and pushing Texas to open the door to this high-value crop with the hemp program. } width: 100%; State legislature | Theres a lot of buzz about legalizing and decriminalizing, but not a lot of thoughtfulness on the part of the state of Texas on developing really well-thought-out cannabis policy. Instead of just throwing out press releases, attacking groups of peoples, or mimicking national red-meat politics. Hays questioned Millers ethics during the race and said he was not suited for public office. display: inline-block; She spoke with the Texas Standard about why she, a progressive, has decided to challenge a conservative incumbent in a deep red state. But the Democrat wants the public to know the position is also responsible for rural health care in Texas, and she says she has a plan to save it. Ethics should be easy.. Agriculture commissioner is also on the ballot, with incumbent Sid Miller, a Trump-backed Republican, facing Democrat Susan Hays. I am truly humbled, Miller said on Twitter on Tuesday night. [1][2], .votebox { And not just traditional criminal black market, but PTA moms from Dallas come from Colorado with products.

float:right; .widget-row.Republican { How is this playing out in socially conservative Texas? Are you tired of Texas Republicans pushing big lies and trying to steal your vote? Hays has an extensive legal background, including as a cannabis attorney. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2001-13. 		background: #4c4c4c; But  To even accomplish your own policy goals, you need to understand the subject matter. 		height: 22px; EVALI was the acronym for the condition that people developed. $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. 	.race_header.green { 		font-weight: bold; Texas leads the country in rural hospital closures.  	color: white; 	.votebox_legend { And when we say legalize, that doesnt necessarily mean hippies running wild in the streets, which I think is what a lot of haters might visualize. 	} How to run for office | For more than two decades, Republicans have held every statewide office. 	.mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { 

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