Governor
Four-year term. The governor is the chief executive of the state. They appoint members to boards and commissions; appoint statewide executive officials, state judges and district attorneys when vacancies occur; declare special elections to fill vacancies in certain elected offices; deliver the State of the State address; provide guidance to the legislature; call special sessions of the legislature and set the agenda; and serve as commander-in-chief of the state’s military forces. The governor can veto legislation (including a line-item veto on appropriations), sign legislation, or allow it to become law without their signature. Current annual salary: $153,750
CANDIDATES:
- Greg Abbott(Republican)
- Gina Hinojosa(Democrat)
- Pat Dixon(Libertarian)
- Edward Earl Giles(Write-in)
- Jinghpaw Majoishingra(Write-in)
- Jenn Mack(Write-in)
- Mike Miller(Write-in)
CANDIDATE QUESTIONS
Qualifications
What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?
Healthcare
What would you do to make health care more affordable for Texans?
Immigration
How would you address immigration issues affecting our state while ensuring all individuals within our borders have access to due process protections?
Education
What would you do to ensure that public schools are adequately and reliably funded?
Elections
As Governor, how would you empower voters to participate in democracy?
