Clayton Tucker, a Lampasas rancher, declared victory in the Texas agriculture commissioner race against Republican Nate Sheets on election night Tuesday. Tucker held a wide lead at 11 p.m., though the Associated Press had not called the race as of publication. Tucker would be the first Democratic agriculture commissioner in nearly 40 years.
Sid Miller served as agriculture commissioner since being elected in 2014.1
Nate Sheets beat Sid Miller in the Republican primary earlier in 2026.1
The agriculture department provides financial assistance to farmers and ranchers, infrastructure grants for rural communities, and financial aid for rural hospitals.1
Tucker and Sheets traded challenges over each other's eligibility and agricultural experience.1
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Clayton Tucker When Texans stand together to protect land, water and communities from the Greedy Few, organized people can beat organized money.1
Sid Miller Clayton and I haven't found anything we disagree on. He truly loves farmers and ranchers like I do.1
Clayton Tucker He will work with lawmakers to reduce negative effects of data centers on land, water, energy and agricultural production.1
Clayton Tucker He wants public school lunches made in Texas without harsh chemicals or dyes and to bust agricultural monopolies.1
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Nate Sheets, Clayton Tucker battle to serve as agriculture commissioner
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Letitia Plummer, Democratic candidate for Harris County judge; former Houston City Council member; Orlando Sanchez, Republican candidate for Harris County judge; former Harris County treasurer and Houston city controller; Lina Hidalgo, Outgoing Democratic Harris County judge
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Evan Hunt, U.S. House District 3 candidate; Keith Self, Incumbent U.S. House District 3 representative; Jason Pearce, U.S. House District 4 candidate and 16 more
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