z-index:1; We recommend Ed Ireson in . Assess the resources -- structural, financial, and human -- then support those career workers who can improve the agency and hire talent to fill the gaps. I went through eight weeks of background. Susan Hays picked up an opponent in her race, some dude named Ed Ireson. Candidates on both sides are making this race out to be a referendum on hyperpartisan issues instead, Im remaining focused on serving Texas. width: 90%; How to run for office | Miller said Smiths legal troubles do not reflect on him. I don't worry about fictional characters. A: After speaking with people across the state, Ive heard their concerns with how the Department of Agriculture is being run. The section below shows responses from candidates in this race who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. display: block; text-align: center; position: absolute; But he has alienated some within the states GOP. Ask me sometime when I see you in person and I'll tell you! Opponents also accuse him of raising taxes and fees on struggling farmers and ranchers, increasing the departments bureaucracy to reward political favors, and neglecting the jobs essential duties. height: auto; It is critical that statewide policy makers increase their efforts to educate Texansacross party lineson the interdependence between the urban and rural parts of the state. Why are they voting that way? a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } Agriculture Commissioner } Our recommendation in the Democratic primary for Agriculture Commissioner, Colin Allred to challenge Ted Cruz for Senate, sources say, Gov. Susan Hays . --progress-bar: #f0a236; White has also criticized Miller for hiring Smiths wife to his transition team after his election in 2014 and then putting her on the agencys payroll under a newly created position earning $180,000 a year. overflow: hidden; Ed for Texas - Ed Ireson for Texas Ag Commissioner The current President of the Generalitat Valenciana is Ximo Puig of the Socialist Party of the Valencian Community (), who was born in Morella (in Els Ports, province of Castelln).He assumed the Presidency in June 2015 and took office in Les Corts in the same month, as the head of a coalition between the PSPV-PSOE, Coalici Comproms and Podem. text-align: center; Iresons opponent is an abortion rights lawyer and hemp farmer. Find Race Results. } Ireson, 34, is a Brazos County cattle rancher. We recommend Ed Ireson in the Democratic primary. Q: If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office? What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { margin: 0; .infobox p { padding-left: 0; Susan Hays and Ed Ireson are squaring off for the agriculture commissioner nomination. font-size: 16px; Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. top: 2px; State legislature | overflow-y: hidden; } TDA should encourage kids to put down their cell phones and plant a garden (every school should have one). When I make mistakes I'm quick to acknowledge them and make any correction or adjustment required. Promoting opportunities in the ag industry. padding-right: 62px; Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, a two-term Republican, . Should farmers be allowed to grow marijuana in the state? Todd Smith, was indicted on charges of theft and bribery, Texas Sunset Advisory Commissions review of the agency, after news outlets started asking questions about her job. height: auto; $('.showResponses').hide(); .race_header.republican {