DALLAS — The 2022 March Primary is approaching, and it is the chance for Texas voters to decide who will advance to the general election later this November.
There will be several key races to watch this election cycle, including the race for Texas Attorney General. Several conservatives have stepped up to challenge the incumbent Ken Paxton.
Our Inside Texas Politics team has been speaking with several of the candidates in our weekly Sunday programs ahead of the primary to learn their platforms.
We've compiled some of their interviews, to help voters feel more informed when they head to the polls.
Early voting begins Feb. 14 and runs through the 25. Election day is March 1.
Head to wfaa.com/vote for more election resources.
Governor
The governor is the chief executive of Texas. The seat has not been held by a Democrat since 1995, and Republican Greg Abbott is seeking a third term.
His primary challengers include former state Sen. Don Huffines and former Texas GOP chairman Allen West.
On the Democratic ticket, former El Paso congressman Beto O’Rourke has statewide name recognition after his 2018 U.S. Senate and 2020 presidential runs.
*WFAA has asked incumbent Greg Abbot to speak, but the invitation has not been accepted.
Lieutenant Governor
The lieutenant governor is the second-highest job in Texas politics – and arguably the most influential, because that person decides which legislation lives and dies.
Here are the three Democratic candidates running for office:
Attorney General
Three Republicans are challenging current attorney general Ken Paxton. They are:
*WFAA has asked incumbent Ken Paxton to speak with us on multiple occasions, but he has not accepted the invite.
Three Democrats are also seeking their party's support. They are:
Agriculture commissioner
Three Republican candidates are on the ballot: State Rep. James White, incumbent Sid Miller, and a rancher named Carey Counsil.
Dallas County District Attorney
The two Democrats in the race are: