2026 Texas Commissioner of Agriculture election
November 8, 2026
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The 2026 Texas Commissioner of Agriculture election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Texas Commissioner of Agriculture. The primary election will take place on March 3, 2026.[1] Incumbent commissioner Sid Miller is running for re-election to a fourth term in office.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Sid Miller, incumbent agriculture commissioner[2]
- Nathan Sheets, beekeeper and small business owner[2]
Endorsements
Nathan Sheets
- U.S. senators
- Rick Santorum, Pennsylvania (1995–2007)[3]
- State legislators
- Angela Paxton, former majority leader of the Texas Senate (2023–2025) from the 8th district (2019–present)[3]
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sid Miller (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Nathan Sheets | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Clayton Tucker, rancher and founder of the Texas Progressive Caucus[3]
References
- ^ "Texas Agriculture Commissioner election, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ a b Kirwin, McKael (24 July 2025). "Who's Running for Agriculture Commissioner? The 2026 GOP Showdown". Texas Scorecard. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ a b c "Who filed to run in the 2026 elections in San Antonio and Texas? Here are the major candidates". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
The challenger, Nathan Sheets, has won some early endorsements, including from former presidential contender Rick Santorum; Kelly Shackelford, the leader of the influential First Liberty Institute; and State Sen. Angela Paxton, a Collin County Republican. Clayton Tucker, a rancher from Lampasas and founder of the Texas Progressive Caucus, is the lone candidate so far on the Democratic side.
- ^ "2026 Texas Endorsements". Gun Owners of America. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "Nate Sheets for Agriculture Commissioner fits our strong focus on Texas families". Texas Eagle Forum on Facebook. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ "Endorsements". VETERANS FOR AMERICA FIRST. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
External links
Official campaign websites