Texas gubernatorial Election, 2018 - wikipedia Texas gubernatorial Election, 2018 Texas gubernatorial election, 2018 ← 2014 November 6, 2018 2022 → Nominee Greg Abbott Lupe Valdez Party Republican Democratic Incumbent Governor Greg Abbott Republican Elections in Texas Federal government Presidential elections 1848 1852 1856 1860 1872 1876 1880 1884 1888 1892 1896 1900 1904 1908 1912 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 2000 2008 2012 2016 Presidential primaries and caucuses Democratic 2008 Republican 2008 2012 United States Senate elections 1970 1972 1976 1978 1982 1984 1988 1990 1994 2000 2002 2006 2008 2012 2014 2018 United States House elections 1992 1994 1998 2000 2002 2006 22nd 2008 2012 2014 2016 Special elections 3rd district, 1991 Senate, 1993 28th district, 1997 19th district, 2003 22nd district, 2006 State government Gubernatorial elections 1845 1847 1849 1851 1853 1855 1857 1859 1861 1863 1866 1869 1952 1954 1956 1958 1960 1962 1964 1966 1968 1970 1972 1978 1982 1986 1990 1994 1998 2002 2006 2014 2018 Legislative elections 2006 2008 2012 2014 2016 Constitutional amendments 2005 2007 General elections 2006 2014 2018 Austin Mayoral elections 2009 Dallas -- Fort Worth Dallas mayoral elections 2007 2011 2015 Fort Worth mayoral elections 2011 2015 El Paso Mayoral elections 2013 2017 Houston Mayoral elections 1991 1995 1999 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 Municipal elections 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 Lubbock Mayoral elections San Antonio Mayoral elections 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 Government The 2018 Texas gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2018, to elect the Governor of Texas, concurrently with the election of Texas 's Class I U.S. Senate seat, as well as other congressional, state and local elections throughout the United States and Texas. Incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott is running for re-election to a second term in office and will face Democrat Lupe Valdez, the former Sheriff of Dallas County, as well as Libertarian Mark Tippetts, a former member of the Lago Vista city council. The Republican and Democratic party primaries were held on March 6, 2018, making them the first primaries of the 2018 electoral season. Abbott won the March 6 primary with 90 % of the vote to receive the Republican nomination, while Democratic candidates Lupe Valdez and Andrew White advanced to a May 22 run - off. Valdez defeated White in the runoff and will face Abbott in the general election as the Democratic nominee. Contents 1 Republican primary 1.1 Candidates 1.1. 1 Nominated 1.1. 2 Defeated in primary 1.1. 3 Declined 1.2 Endorsements 1.3 Polling 1.4 Results 2 Democratic primary 2.1 Candidates 2.1. 1 Nominated 2.1. 2 Defeated in primary 2.1. 3 Withdrew 2.1. 4 Declined 2.2 Endorsements 2.3 First Round 2.3. 1 Polling 2.3. 2 Results 2.4 Runoff 2.4. 1 Results 3 Libertarian nomination 3.1 Candidates 3.1. 1 Nominated 3.1. 2 Defeated at Convention 4 Independent candidates 4.1 Candidates 4.1. 1 Declared 5 General election 5.1 Endorsements 5.2 Predictions 5.3 Polling 6 References 7 External links Republican primary Candidates Nominated Greg Abbott, incumbent Governor Defeated in primary Larry Kilgore, secession activist and perennial candidate Barbara Krueger, retired teacher Declined Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor of Texas ( running for re-election ) Joe Straus, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Endorsements show Greg Abbott Presidents of the United States Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States Vice Presidents of the United States Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States U.S. Senators John Cornyn, U.S. Senator ( R - TX ) Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator ( R - TX ) Statewide officeholders Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor of Texas Organizations Empower Texans National Rifle Association Newspapers The Dallas Morning News show Larry Kilgore Religious leaders Flip Benham, evangelist and leader of Operation Save America Bob Enyart, pastor of Denver Bible Church Matt Trewhella, evangelist Polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Greg Abbott Barbara Krueger Other Undecided CBS 11 / Dixie Strategies February 22 -- 23, 2018 -- ± 4.7 % 84 % 2 % 1 % 13 % University of Texas / Texas Tribune February 1 -- 12, 2018 612 ± 5.3 % 95 % 5 % 0 % -- Results Republican primary results Party Candidate Votes % ± Republican Greg Abbott ( incumbent ) 1,392,310 90.38 % - 1.11 % Republican Barbara Krueger 127,549 8.28 % Republican Larry Kilgore 20,504 1.33 % - 0.09 % Total votes 1,540,363 100 % + 202,488 Turnout 10.10 % - 0.26 % Democratic primary Candidates Nominated Lupe Valdez, former Dallas County Sheriff Defeated in primary Andrew White, entrepreneur and son of Governor Mark White James Jolly Clark, businessman Cedric Davis, former Mayor of Balch Springs Joe Mumbach, businessman Adrian Ocegueda, financial analyst Jeffrey Payne, businessman and 2009 International Mr. Leather Demetria Smith, mortgage broker Tom Wakely, hospice chaplain and nominee for TX - 21 in 2016 Grady Yarbrough, retired educator and perennial candidate Withdrew Garry Brown, candidate for Travis County Commission in 2014 Lee Weaver Declined Rafael Anchia, State Representative Dwight Boykins, Houston City Councilman Joaquín Castro, U.S. Representative Julian Castro, former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and Mayor of San Antonio Mike Collier, businessman and nominee for Comptroller in 2014 ( running for Lieutenant Governor ) Wendy Davis, former State Senator and nominee in 2014 Pete Gallego, former U.S. Representative Eva Longoria, actress and political activist Jack Martin, CEO of Hill + Knowlton Strategies Trey Martinez Fischer, former State Representative William McRaven, Chancellor of the University of Texas System, retired Navy Admiral and former Commander of the United States Special Operations Command Michael Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College Allen Vaught, former State Representative Endorsements show Jeffrey Payne Newspapers The Bryan - College Station Eagle show Lupe Valdez U.S. Cabinet and Cabinet - level Officials Julián Castro, former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and former Mayor of San Antonio U.S. Representatives Joaquín Castro, U.S. Representative ( D - TX 20th District ) Gabrielle Giffords, former U.S. Representative ( D - AZ 8th District ) and gun control activist Texas State Senators Sylvia Garcia, State Senator ( D - 6th District ) and Democratic nominee for Texas 's 29th congressional district José Menéndez, State Senator ( D - 20th District ) José Rodríguez, State Senator ( D - 29th District ) Leticia Van de Putte, former State Senator ( D - 26th District ), 2014 Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor, and 2015 candidate for Mayor of San Antonio Texas State Representatives Roberto Alonzo, State Representative ( D - 104th District ) Carol Alvarado, State Representative ( D - 145th District ) Rafael Anchia, State Representative ( D - 103rd District ) Diana Arévalo, State Representative ( D - 116th District ) Diego Bernal, State Representative ( D - 123rd District ) César Blanco, State Representative ( D - 76th District ) Terry Canales, State Representative ( D - 40th District ) Nicole Collier, State Representative ( D - 95th District ) Jessica Farrar, State Representative ( D - 148th District ) Mary González, State Representative ( D - 75th District ) Ryan Guillen, State Representative ( D - 31st District ) Domingo García, former State Representative ( D - 104th District ) Ana Hernandez, State Representative ( D - 143rd District ) Gina Hinojosa, State Representative ( D - 49th District ) Celia Israel, State Representative ( D - 50th District ) Mando Martinez, State Representative ( D - 39th District ) Ina Minjarez, State Representative ( D - 124th District ) Sergio Muñoz, State Representative ( D - 36th District ) Victoria Neave, State Representative ( D - 107th District ) Poncho Nevárez, State Representative ( D - 74th District ) Lina Ortega, State Representative ( D - 77th District ) Ron Reynolds, State Representative ( D - 27th District ) Eddie Rodriguez, State Representative ( D - 51st District ) Justin Rodriguez, State Representative ( D - 125th District ) Local officeholders Sammy Casados, Pasadena City Council Member Theresa Daniel, Dallas County Commissioner Chris Diaz, Harris County Constable Robert Gallegos, Houston City Council Member Adrian Garcia, former Harris County Sheriff Elba Garcia, Dallas County Commissioner Gilbert Gonzales, Mayor of Raymondville, Texas Clay Jenkins, Dallas County Judge Omar Lucio, Sheriff of Cameron County, Texas John Wiley Price, Dallas County Commissioner Jeff Travillion, Travis County Commissioner Richard Wiles, Sheriff of El Paso County, Texas Individuals John Leguizamo, actor Diane Ravitch, former Assistant Secretary of Education, educational policy analyst and research professor at New York University Cecile Richards, former President of Planned Parenthood and pro-choice activist Organizations AFL - CIO Equality Texas Houston Area Stonewall Democrats Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund Planned Parenthood Stonewall Democrats of Austin Stonewall Democrats of Dallas Stonewall Democrats of Denton County Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio Newspapers Austin Chronicle ( First primary round only, did not endorse a candidate in runoff ) Corpus Christi Caller - Times show Andrew White Texas State Representatives Garnet Coleman, State Representative ( D - 147th District ) Local officeholders Cedric Davis, former Mayor of Balch Springs, Texas and candidate for the 2018 gubernatorial Democratic nomination Individuals Michael Cooper, pastor and candidate for the 2018 Lieutenant Governor Democratic nomination Organizations Houston GLBT Political Caucus Houston Stonewall Young Democrats Harris County Young Democrats Jolt Texas Moms Demand Action North East Bexar County Democrats Newspapers Houston Chronicle The Dallas Morning News San Antonio Express - News The Daily Texan Fort Worth Star - Telegram First Round Polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Adrian Ocegueda Jeffrey Payne Lupe Valdez Tom Wakely Andrew White Grady Yarbrough Other Undecided CBS 11 / Dixie Strategies February 22 -- 23, 2018 -- ± 5.7 % 6 % 1 % 12 % 2 % 17 % 1 % 6 % 54 % University of Texas / Texas Tribune February 1 -- 12, 2018 453 ± 7.4 % 5 % 5 % 43 % 7 % 24 % 7 % 8 % -- Results Initial primary results by county : Cedric Davis Jeffrey Payne Lupe Valdez Tom Wakely Andrew White Grady Yarbrough Tie Democratic primary results Party Candidate Votes % ± Democratic Lupe Valdez 436,666 42.89 % Democratic Andrew White 278,708 27.37 % Democratic Cedric Davis, Sr. 83,938 8.24 % Democratic Grady Yarbrough 54,660 5.36 % Democratic Jeffrey Payne 48,407 4.75 % Democratic Adrian Ocegueda 44,825 4.4 % Democratic Tom Wakely 34,889 3.42 % Democratic James Clark 21,945 2.15 % Democratic Joe Mumbach 13,921 1.36 % Total votes 1,017,959 100 % + 463,945 Turnout 6.67 % + 2.6 % Runoff Runoff results by county : Valdez -- > 90 % Valdez -- 80 -- 90 % Valdez -- 70 -- 80 % Valdez -- 60 -- 70 % Valdez -- 50 -- 60 % Tie White -- 50 -- 60 % White -- 60 -- 70 % White -- 70 -- 80 % White -- 80 -- 90 % White -- > 90 % No vote Lupe Valdez and Andrew White proceeded to a run - off on May 22 since neither received 50 % of the vote in the first round of the primary. Lupe Valdez won the runoff narrowly. Results Democratic primary results Party Candidate Votes % ± Democratic Lupe Valdez 227,577 53.1 Democratic Andrew White 201,356 46.9 Total votes 432,180 100 Turnout Libertarian nomination Candidates Nominated Mark Tippetts Defeated at Convention Kathie Glass, attorney and perennial candidate Patrick Smith Kory Watkins, activist ; he is now working with the Tippetts general election campaign Independent candidates Candidates Declared Yvette Gbalazeh, cannabis activist Thor Harris, musician General Election Endorsements show Greg Abbott Federal officials Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States U.S. Senators John Cornyn, U.S. Senator ( R - TX ) Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator ( R - TX ) Statewide officeholders Christi Craddick, Railroad Commissioner of Texas Sid Miller, Agriculture Commissioner of Texas Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor of Texas Texas State Senators Konni Burton, State Senator ( R - 10th District ) Bob Hall, State Senator ( R - 2nd District ) Don Huffines, State Senator ( R - 16th District ) Texas State Representatives Angie Chen Button, State Representative ( R - 112nd District ) Linda Koop, State Representative ( R - 102nd District ) Jeff Leach, State Representative ( R - 67th District ) Matt Rinaldi, State Representative ( R - 115th District ) Scott Sanford, State Representative ( R - 70th District ) Matt Shaheen, State Representative ( R - 6th District ) Local officeholders Diane Costa, former Mayor of Highland Village, Texas Faith Johnson, Dallas County District Attorney Individuals Glenn Beck, television / radio host and political commentator Jerry Jones, businessman and owner of the Dallas Cowboys Angela Paxton, wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Republican candidate for Texas Senate, District 8. Organizations Associated Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors of Texas Empower Texans National Rifle Association Rural Friends of Electric Cooperatives Texas Agricultural Aviation Association Texas Hospital Association Texas Pyrotechnic Association show Lupe Valdez U.S. Cabinet and Cabinet - level Officials Julián Castro, former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and former Mayor of San Antonio Tom Perez, former United States Secretary of Labor and Chairman of the Democratic National Committee U.S. Representatives Joaquín Castro, U.S. Representative ( D - TX 20th District ) Gabrielle Giffords, former U.S. Representative ( D - AZ 8th District ) and gun control activist Texas State Senators Wendy Davis, former State Senator ( D - District 10 ) and 2014 Democratic nominee for Governor of Texas. Sylvia Garcia, State Senator ( D - 6th District ) and Democratic nominee for Texas 's 29th congressional district José Menéndez, State Senator ( D - 20th District ) José Rodríguez, State Senator ( D - 29th District ) Leticia Van de Putte, former State Senator ( D - 26th District ), 2014 Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor, and 2015 candidate for Mayor of San Antonio Texas State Representatives Roberto Alonzo, State Representative ( D - 104th District ) Carol Alvarado, State Representative ( D - 145th District ) Rafael Anchia, State Representative ( D - 103rd District ) Diana Arévalo, State Representative ( D - 116th District ) Diego Bernal, State Representative ( D - 123rd District ) César Blanco, State Representative ( D - 76th District ) Terry Canales, State Representative ( D - 40th District ) Nicole Collier, State Representative ( D - 95th District ) Jessica Farrar, State Representative ( D - 148th District ) Mary González, State Representative ( D - 75th District ) Ryan Guillen, State Representative ( D - 31st District ) Domingo García, former State Representative ( D - 104th District ) Ana Hernandez, State Representative ( D - 143rd District ) Gina Hinojosa, State Representative ( D - 49th District ) Celia Israel, State Representative ( D - 50th District ) Mando Martinez, State Representative ( D - 39th District ) Ina Minjarez, State Representative ( D - 124th District ) Sergio Muñoz, State Representative ( D - 36th District ) Victoria Neave, State Representative ( D - 107th District ) Poncho Nevárez, State Representative ( D - 74th District ) Lina Ortega, State Representative ( D - 77th District ) Ron Reynolds, State Representative ( D - 27th District ) Eddie Rodriguez, State Representative ( D - 51st District ) Justin Rodriguez, State Representative ( D - 125th District ) Chris Turner, State Representative ( D - 101st District ) and Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus Local officeholders Sammy Casados, Pasadena City Council Member Theresa Daniel, Dallas County Commissioner Chris Diaz, Harris County Constable Robert Gallegos, Houston City Council Member Adrian Garcia, former Harris County Sheriff Elba Garcia, Dallas County Commissioner Gilbert Gonzales, Mayor of Raymondville, Texas Clay Jenkins, Dallas County Judge Omar Lucio, Sheriff of Cameron County, Texas John Wiley Price, Dallas County Commissioner Jeff Travillion, Travis County Commissioner Richard Wiles, Sheriff of El Paso County, Texas Individuals John Leguizamo, actor Mike Collier, businessman and 2018 Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Texas Diane Ravitch, former Assistant Secretary of Education, educational policy analyst and research professor at New York University Joy - Ann Reid, MSNBC national correspondent and television host Cecile Richards, former President of Planned Parenthood and pro-choice activist George Takei, actor Andrew White, businessman, son of former Texas Governor Mark White and candidate for the 2018 Texas gubernatorial Democratic nomination Organizations AFL - CIO Annie 's List Equality Texas Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund Planned Parenthood show Mark Tippetts Governors Gary Johnson, former Governor of New Mexico and Libertarian nominee for President of the United States in the 2012 and 2016 elections. Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report 104 ! Solid R August 7, 2017 Rothenberg Political Report 104 ! Solid R November 10, 2017 Sabato 's Crystal Ball 104 ! Safe R November 14, 2017 Polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Greg Abbott ( R ) Lupe Valdez ( D ) Other Undecided Quinnipiac University May 23 -- 29, 2018 961 ± 3.8 % 53 % 34 % 1 % 9 % JMC Analytics ( R - Red Metrics Group ) May 19 -- 21, 2018 575 ± 4.1 % 48 % 36 % -- 16 % Quinnipiac University April 12 -- 17, 2018 1,029 ± 3.6 % 49 % 40 % 0 % 9 % Hypothetical polling with Andrew White Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Greg Abbott ( R ) Andrew White ( D ) Other Undecided JMC Analytics ( R - Red Metrics Group ) May 19 -- 21, 2018 575 ± 4.1 % 50 % 39 % -- 10 % Quinnipiac University April 12 -- 17, 2018 1,029 ± 3.6 % 48 % 41 % 0 % 9 % with Julian Castro Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Greg Abbott ( R ) Julian Castro ( D ) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling August 12 -- 14, 2016 944 ± 3.2 % 57 % 28 % -- 15 % with Wendy Davis Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Greg Abbott ( R ) Wendy Davis ( D ) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling August 12 -- 14, 2016 944 ± 3.2 % 57 % 32 % -- 11 % References Jump up ^ `` Greg Abbott to announce re-election bid Friday in San Antonio ''. 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Abbott Begins Re-Election Bid As Democratic Candidate Emerges ''. KTXA. Retrieved July 17, 2017. Jump up ^ Nash, Tammye ( July 14, 2017 ). `` Jeffrey Payne announces run for Texas governor ''. Dallas Voice. Retrieved July 17, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Former ' International Mr. Leather ' Challenging Greg Abbott in Texas Governor 's Race ''. July 18, 2017. Jump up ^ Ward, Mike ( January 17, 2018 ). `` Demetria Smith still campaigning as a Democratic candidate for governor ''. San Antonio Express - News. Retrieved February 19, 2018. Jump up ^ Tilove, Jonathan ( October 16, 2017 ). `` ` Berniecrat with a Panama hat, ' Tom Wakely launches campaign against ` neofascist ' Greg Abbott ''. Austin American - Statesman. Retrieved October 18, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Yarbrough Joins Race for Governor ''. The Amarillo Pioneer. Retrieved December 6, 2017. Jump up ^ Tilove, Jonathan ( October 30, 2017 ). `` Austin 's Garry Brown announces for governor : ` Help me make sure that Hell freezes over. ' ''. Austin American - Statesman. Retrieved October 30, 2017. Jump up ^ Svitek, Patrick ( December 6, 2017 ). `` Garry Brown, Travis County Democratic activist who had announced for governor in October, emails supporters that he 's withdrawing and getting behind @ LupeValdez. ( Brown had never filed. ) ''. Twitter. Retrieved December 7, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Former Wichita Falls Resident Announces Candidacy for Texas Governor ''. News Talk 1290. November 20, 2017. Retrieved November 21, 2017. Jump up ^ Choate, Trish ( December 11, 2017 ). `` Former Wichitan dropping out of governor 's race ''. Times Record News. Gannett. Retrieved December 18, 2017. Jump up ^ Wilson, Reid ( July 19, 2017 ). `` Dems desperate for candidates to turn Texas blue ''. The Hill. Retrieved July 20, 2017. Jump up ^ Svitek, Patrick ( November 21, 2017 ). `` Houston Councilman Dwight Boykins exploring run for Texas governor ''. The Texas Tribune. Retrieved November 21, 2017. Jump up ^ Ellis, Lindsay ( December 10, 2017 ). `` Boykins to stay on City Council, skip bid for governor ''. The Texas Tribune. Retrieved December 11, 2017. Jump up ^ Dovere, Edward - Isaac ( August 24, 2017 ). `` Castro twins ' political ambitions collide ''. Politico. Retrieved August 24, 2017. Jump up ^ Tilove, Jonathan ( September 19, 2017 ). `` With no Democratic governor candidate, questions trail Joaquín Castro ''. Austin American - Statesman. Retrieved August 24, 2017. Jump up ^ Knapp, Deborah ( October 19, 2015 ). `` Julian Castro returns to San Antonio, says he 's not running in 2018 ''. KENS5. Retrieved January 24, 2017. Jump up ^ Livingston, Abby ; Svitek, Patrick ( February 9, 2017 ). `` Texas Democrats begin to plot out strategy for 2018 midterms ''. The Texas Tribune. Retrieved February 10, 2017. Jump up ^ Svitek, Patrick ( March 2, 2017 ). `` Democrat Collier to challenge Patrick for lieutenant governor ''. The Texas Tribune. Jump up ^ Tinsley, Anna M. ( March 8, 2017 ). `` Wendy Davis wo n't rule out future campaign, but says 2018 run ' very doubtful ' ''. Fort Worth Star - Telegram. Retrieved March 14, 2017. Jump up ^ Weissert, Will ( August 8, 2017 ). `` Texas Democrats Do n't Have a Governor Candidate ''. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved August 24, 2017. Jump up ^ Kuffner, Charles ( September 4, 2017 ). `` No re-rematch for Gallego against Hurd ''. Off the Kuff. Retrieved October 2, 2017. Jump up ^ Tilove, Jonathan ( September 5, 2017 ). `` Pete Gallego not running for old seat, but open to other 2018 races ''. Austin American - Statesman. Retrieved October 2, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Ward, Mike ( October 2, 2017 ). `` Democrats still looking for a reversal of fortunes in Texas ''. Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 2, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Jeffers Jr., Gromer ( October 25, 2017 ). `` Democrats want Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell to run for governor ''. The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved October 25, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Root, Jay ( July 14, 2017 ). `` With no opposition in sight, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott formally launches 2018 re-election bid ''. The Texas Tribune. Retrieved July 17, 2017. Jump up ^ Garcia, Gilbert ( October 19, 2017 ). `` Martinez Fischer likely to challenge Arévalo for his old seat ''. San Antonio Express - News. Retrieved October 25, 2017. Jump up ^ Herman, Ken ( August 26, 2017 ). `` Y'all, let 's help the Democrats find a candidate for governor ''. Austin American - Statesman. Retrieved August 28, 2017. Jump up ^ Ellis, Lindsay ( October 30, 2017 ). `` McRaven : ' No interest ' in running for Texas governor ''. Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 30, 2017. Jump up ^ Fikac, Peggy ( September 24, 2017 ). `` Demo leader says it 'd be OK to let Abbott go unchallenged ''. San Antonio Express - News. Retrieved October 2, 2017. Jump up ^ Jeffers Jr., Gromer ( December 3, 2017 ). `` Savior or bust : Can Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez be a credible candidate for governor ? ''. The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved December 11, 2017. Jump up ^ Eagle Editorial Board ( February 20, 2018 ). `` Eagle picks in contested Democratic state primary races ''. Retrieved February 20, 2018. Jump up ^ @ LupeValdez ( May 10, 2018 ). ``. Honored to have your support, @ JulianCastro ! This year we have an opportunity to find a path for all Texans to succeed, invest in our public schools, and push back against hate ! # VamosValdez '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ Castro4Congress ( February 24, 2018 ). ``. @ LupeValdez has spent her entire life fighting for Texans. That 's what we need and deserve from our next Texas Governor '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ GiffordsCourage ( May 8, 2018 ). ``. As the former Dallas County Sheriff, @ LupeValdez knows the danger of letting guns fall into the wrong hands. She will be a Governor who protects 2nd amendment rights while fighting for gun safety laws, and we are proud to endorse her. giffords.org/2018/05/valdez/ # VoteCourage '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ LupeValdez ( March 20, 2018 ). `` Thank you @ SenatorSylvia for your support ! Grateful for the endorsement, amiga. # txlege '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ Menendez4Texas ( February 26, 2018 ). `` Please take a minute to watch my friend 's and Gubernatorial candidate, Lupe Valdez 's, video narrated by @ JohnLeguizamo '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. ^ Jump up to : `` My Endorsements ''. Lupe Valdez for Governor. Retrieved May 10, 2018. Jump up ^ Mary Tuma ( March 2, 2018 ). `` Election Notes More news from the campaign trail ''. Retrieved March 1, 2018. ^ Jump up to : @ LupeValdez ( March 28, 2018 ). `` I am thrilled to have earned the support from such a diverse and inspiring group of leaders from across our incredible state. Our movement is bringing together Texans of all backgrounds to fight for a new vision for Texas. # txlege '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. ^ Jump up to : @ PatrickSvitek ( April 25, 2018 ). ``. @ LupeValdez rolls out Harris County endorsements ahead of Houston forum this evening with @ randrewwhite. # txgov '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` Lupe Valdez Grassroots Fundraiser hosted by Anchia and Friends ''. January 11, 2018. Retrieved January 14, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Cooking pan de campo with my friend and supporter, State Rep. Terry Canales, in Edinburg tonight. It 's great to be back in the Rio Grande Valley for a few days ''. February 12, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2018. Jump up ^ Stephen Young ( January 16, 2018 ). `` Initial Fundraising Numbers Show Lupe Valdez Campaign Way Behind ''. Retrieved January 20, 2018. Jump up ^ @ GinaForAustin ( February 27, 2018 ). `` If you have a moment, this short video about Sheriff Lupe Valdez who is running for Governor is worth the watch. I am proud to be supporting a candidate who represents the best of who we are '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. ^ Jump up to : @ PatrickSvitek ( March 2, 2018 ). `` With four days until primary, @ LupeValdez rolls out endorsements from all Democrats on the Dallas County Commissioners Court : '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` Enjoyed meeting with elected officials and community leaders in Willacy County. Thanks to Raymondville Mayor Gilbert Gonzales for being a wonderful host today ! ''. February 20, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018. Jump up ^ Peggy Fikac ( February 11, 2018 ). `` Dallas County judge backing Lupe Valdez for governor ''. Retrieved February 12, 2018. Jump up ^ `` With my good friend Sheriff Omar Lucio on a beautiful South Texas Sunday afternoon. Glad to have his support in Cameron County as we bring back common sense to Texas ''. January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 14, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Wonderful turnout at our meet - and - greet in El Paso last night. Thanks to Sheriff Richard Wiles for hosting us ! ''. February 19, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018. Jump up ^ @ JohnLeguizamo ( March 11, 2018 ). `` Flip it blue # Texas ! I know you can ! @ LupeValdez @ MALDEF @ LULAC @ HispChamberCCC @ HispanicArts @ HispanicCaucus @ LatinosMatter @ Latina @ NBCLatino @ latinovictoryus @ RockTheVote '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ DianeRavitch ( March 8, 2018 ). `` I support Lupe Valdez. Since I ca n't vote for ( I live in NY, but born in Texas ), I sent money. Time to change Texas ! '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ W. Gardner Selby ( May 15, 2018 ). `` Did Cecile Richards say there 's room in ' her movement ' for people who think abortion is wrong ? ''. PolitiFact. Retrieved May 16, 2018. Jump up ^ Mike Ward ( January 22, 2018 ). `` AFL - CIO political arm endorses Lupe Valdez ''. Retrieved January 30, 2018. Jump up ^ @ TexasEquityPAC ( April 10, 2018 ). `` The @ TexasEquityPAC, the political action committee of @ EqualityTexas endorses Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate @ LupeValdez for the May 22, 2018 runoff elections. www.texasequitypac.org '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. ^ Jump up to : `` Honored to receive the endorsement of the Texas Tejano Democrats. Our grassroots campaign is proud of the many Democratic endorsements we 've received including Planned Parenthood Texas Votes, the Texas AFL - CIO, Stonewall chapters in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Denton, and numerous other progressive organizations across our state ''. February 5, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Jonathan Tilove ( February 5, 2018 ). `` Knocked for a Lupe ''. Retrieved February 5, 2018. Jump up ^ `` For decades, millions of Texans, including women and their families, have come to rely on Planned Parenthood for critical healthcare services. Planned Parenthood has stood strong defending Texas women 's rights. I 'm honored to stand with them and have their endorsement ''. February 5, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Stonewall Endorsed Candidates for March 6 Primaries - Stonewall Democrats of Austin ''. www.stonewallaustin.org. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ Sam Sanchez ( January 29, 2018 ). `` Stonewall Democrats Announce Endorsements for March Primary ''. Retrieved January 30, 2018. Jump up ^ Chronicle Editorial Board ( February 16, 2018 ). `` Chronicle Endorsements ''. Retrieved February 20, 2018. Jump up ^ Editorial Board ( February 19, 2018 ). `` Texas Primary Election 2018 : Corpus Christi Caller - Times Endorsements ''. Retrieved February 20, 2018. Jump up ^ Patrick Svitek ( December 7, 2017 ). `` Democrat Andrew White, son of late Gov. Mark White, announces gubernatorial bid ''. Retrieved January 17, 2018. ^ Jump up to : @ PatrickSvitek ( March 11, 2018 ). `` Missed this -- @ randrewwhite endorsed by Cedric Davis, who finished 3rd out of 9 in # txgov primary Tuesday ( 8 % ), and Michael Cooper, runner - up in lite gov primary who got 48 % against @ CollierForTexas '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` Endorsements ''. February 4, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2018. Jump up ^ `` 2018 Democratic Primary Endorsements ''. Mailchi.mp. Retrieved February 27, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Endorsements ''. February 14, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2018. Jump up ^ @ jolt_texas ( April 29, 2018 ). `` We 're proud to announce that Jolt endorses @ BetoORourke for U.S. Senate & @ randrewwhite for Texas Governor '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ randrewwhite ( April 19, 2018 ). `` Honored to receive the Gun - Sense Candidate distinction from @ MomsDemand. I believe, as they do, that we can fully support the 2nd Amendment while supporting common - sense gun legislation that reduces death & injury from gun violence in our state & country. # GunReformNow # DoRightTX '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ PatrickSvitek ( April 16, 2018 ). `` Inbox : North East Bexar County Democrats endorse @ randrewwhite in # txgov runoff against @ LupeValdez. White spoke to the group Saturday morning '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Sean Collins Walsh ( February 3, 2018 ). `` For Governor : Andrew White is the Democratic Party 's George W. Bush in 2018 ''. Retrieved February 4, 2018. Jump up ^ Dallas Morning News Editorial ( February 4, 2018 ). `` We recommend Andrew White in the Democratic primary for Texas Governor ''. Retrieved February 4, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Abbott and White in governor 's races - San Antonio Express - News ''. M.mysanantonio.com. February 19, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Andrew White is the best gubernatorial candidate for students The Daily Texan ''. Dailytexanonline.com. February 20, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Andrew White is the best Democrat to face Greg Abbott in the fall ''. star - telegram. Retrieved 12 May 2018. Jump up ^ James Clark 4 %, Cedric Davis 2 %, Joe Mumbach 0 % Jump up ^ Cedric Davis 4 %, Joe Mumbach 3 %, James Clark 1 % Jump up ^ `` 2018 Democratic Party Primary Election - RESULTS ''. March 10, 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ https://www.statesman.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/valdez-defeats-white-democratic-runoff-for-governor/2FQdl4p44QUBLnKbrRA6AO/ Jump up ^ `` 2018 Democratic Party Primary Election - RESULTS ''. March 10, 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` 2018 Candidates ''. lptexas.org. Retrieved December 20, 2017. Jump up ^ Ward, Mike ( November 6, 2017 ). `` Kathie Glass announces Libertarian bid for governor - Houston Chronicle ''. Chron.com. Retrieved February 27, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Kory Watkins For Texas Governor Campaign Releases Glass Pipes To Show He Is The Real Deal ''. The Daily Haze. October 27, 2017. Retrieved January 2, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Your Ballot 2018 : Who Is Running ( So Far ) ? ''. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Thor Harris Says He 's Running for Governor of Texas Pitchfork ''. pitchfork.com. Retrieved September 7, 2017. Jump up ^ @ Christi Craddick ( March 16, 2018 ). Craddick / status / 974744226973003776 `` Calling all Texas Republican women. # KeepTexasRed @ TexasGOP @ TFRW '' Check url = value ( help ) ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Miller, Sid ( May 27, 2018 ). `` Sid Miller on Facebook ''. Facebook. Retrieved May 28, 2017. ^ Jump up to : @ AngelaPaxtonTX ( March 20, 2018 ). `` What a wonderful event today in Frisco hosted by Jerry Jones for @ GregAbbott_TX. So good to see so many friends. Thank you Bobby and Phyllis Ray for inviting me as your guest. @ leachfortexas @ MattShaheen @ candynoble @ Scott_SanfordTX @ SenBobHall @ KonniBurton '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. ^ Jump up to : @ MattRinaldiTX ( May 5, 2018 ). `` What enthusiasm gap ? Great crowd at @ DallasGOP block walk w / @ GregAbbott_TX @ DonHuffines @ LindaKoopHD102 @ AngieChenButton @ lisalubyryan. # txlege # KeepTexasRed '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Crossroads Today ( May 5, 2018 ). `` Gov. Greg Abbott to kick off statewide Block Walking Event ''. Retrieved May 5, 2018. Jump up ^ @ glennbeck ( May 27, 2018 ). `` @ GregAbbott_TX is the best governor I have ever had the honor to watch. Soro 's is pouring millions into Texas to turn it blue. Only TWO counties are keeping Texas Red. It is that close. # wakeuptexans I pray for the Gov to remain strong, decent and in office '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ AbbottCampaign ( April 11, 2018 ). ``. @ GregAbbott_TX : ``. @ GregAbbott_TX : `` I am proud to receive the endorsement of the Associated Plumbing - Heating - Cooling Contractors of Texas PAC. They understand the importance of fostering successful small businesses & economic achievements through low taxes & reasonable regulations. '' '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ AbbottCampaign ( April 6, 2018 ). ``. @ GregAbbott_TX :. @ GregAbbott_TX : `` I am proud to receive the endorsement of the Rural Friends of Electric Cooperatives PAC, an organization that works diligently to provide energy resources to rural Texans and businesses. '' '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ AbbottCampaign ( April 18, 2018 ). ``. @ GregAbbott_TX : `` I look forward to working with the Texas Agricultural Aviation Association and others over the next four years as we bring even more innovation to Texas ' thriving agricultural industry. '' '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ AbbottCampaign ( May 3, 2018 ). ``. @ GregAbbott_TX : ``. @ GregAbbott_TX : `` I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Texas Hospital Association 's political action committee, and I am excited to work with them to strengthen our hospitals and health systems and provide even greater care to the people of Texas. '' `` '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ AbbottCampaign ( April 25, 2018 ). ``. @ GregAbbott_TX : ``. @ GregAbbott_TX : `` I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Texas Pyrotechnic Association PAC, an organization that epitomizes the powerful force of small businesses in our great state. '' '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ LupeValdez ( May 10, 2018 ). ``. Honored to have your support, @ JulianCastro ! This year we have an opportunity to find a path for all Texans to succeed, invest in our public schools, and push back against hate ! # VamosValdez '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ TomPerez ( May 24, 2018 ). ``. Representation matters and we are working hard to elect Democratic candidates in every ZIP code and up and down the ballot who look like the people they serve. ¡ Adelante, @ LupeValdez ! '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ Castro4Congress ( February 24, 2018 ). ``. @ LupeValdez has spent her entire life fighting for Texans. That 's what we need and deserve from our next Texas Governor '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ GiffordsCourage ( May 8, 2018 ). ``. As the former Dallas County Sheriff, @ LupeValdez knows the danger of letting guns fall into the wrong hands. She will be a Governor who protects 2nd amendment rights while fighting for gun safety laws, and we are proud to endorse her. giffords.org/2018/05/valdez/ # VoteCourage '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ LupeValdez ( March 20, 2018 ). `` Thank you @ SenatorSylvia for your support ! Grateful for the endorsement, amiga. # txlege '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ WendyDavis ( May 22, 2018 ). `` Congratulations @ LupeValdez ! '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ Menendez4Texas ( February 26, 2018 ). `` Please take a minute to watch my friend 's and Gubernatorial candidate, Lupe Valdez 's, video narrated by @ JohnLeguizamo '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Mary Tuma ( March 2, 2018 ). `` Election Notes More news from the campaign trail ''. Retrieved March 1, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Lupe Valdez Grassroots Fundraiser hosted by Anchia and Friends ''. January 11, 2018. Retrieved January 14, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Cooking pan de campo with my friend and supporter, State Rep. Terry Canales, in Edinburg tonight. It 's great to be back in the Rio Grande Valley for a few days ''. February 12, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2018. Jump up ^ Stephen Young ( January 16, 2018 ). `` Initial Fundraising Numbers Show Lupe Valdez Campaign Way Behind ''. Retrieved January 20, 2018. Jump up ^ @ GinaForAustin ( February 27, 2018 ). `` If you have a moment, this short video about Sheriff Lupe Valdez who is running for Governor is worth the watch. I am proud to be supporting a candidate who represents the best of who we are '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ ChrisGTurner ( May 22, 2018 ). `` Congratulations to @ LupeValdez on winning the Democratic nomination for # TXgov. And thank you to @ randrewwhite for the race you ran. Onward to November ! # txlege '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` Enjoyed meeting with elected officials and community leaders in Willacy County. Thanks to Raymondville Mayor Gilbert Gonzales for being a wonderful host today ! ''. February 20, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018. Jump up ^ Peggy Fikac ( February 11, 2018 ). `` Dallas County judge backing Lupe Valdez for governor ''. Retrieved February 12, 2018. Jump up ^ `` With my good friend Sheriff Omar Lucio on a beautiful South Texas Sunday afternoon. Glad to have his support in Cameron County as we bring back common sense to Texas ''. January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 14, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Wonderful turnout at our meet - and - greet in El Paso last night. Thanks to Sheriff Richard Wiles for hosting us ! ''. February 19, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018. Jump up ^ @ JohnLeguizamo ( March 11, 2018 ). `` Flip it blue # Texas ! I know you can ! @ LupeValdez @ MALDEF @ LULAC @ HispChamberCCC @ HispanicArts @ HispanicCaucus @ LatinosMatter @ Latina @ NBCLatino @ latinovictoryus @ RockTheVote '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ CollierforTexas ( May 22, 2018 ). `` Congratulations to @ LupeValdez for winning the Democratic nomination for Governor of Texas. I look forward to working with Sheriff Valdez to help make a better state for ALL Texans '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ DianeRavitch ( March 8, 2018 ). `` I support Lupe Valdez. Since I ca n't vote for ( I live in NY, but born in Texas ), I sent money. Time to change Texas ! '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` Lupe Valdez Speaks to Her Win as Democratic Nominee for Texas Governor ''. MSNBC. May 28, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2018. Jump up ^ W. Gardner Selby ( May 15, 2018 ). `` Did Cecile Richards say there 's room in ' her movement ' for people who think abortion is wrong ? ''. PolitiFact. Retrieved May 16, 2018. Jump up ^ @ GeorgeTakei ( May 23, 2018 ). `` Congratulations to @ LupeValdez, who won her primary for governor of Texas and is pretty much Trump 's worst nightmare : a lesbian, Latina former sheriff -- in short, the progressive answer to bigot and pardoned felon Joe Arpaio. Give her a follow, friends. # BlueWave '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ randrewwhite ( May 22, 2018 ). `` Congratulations to @ LupeValdez for winning the Democratic nomination for Governor of Texas. She has my endorsement and my support. Let 's # DoRightTX and win in November ! '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Mike Ward ( January 22, 2018 ). `` AFL - CIO political arm endorses Lupe Valdez ''. Retrieved January 30, 2018. Jump up ^ @ AnniesListTX ( May 23, 2018 ). `` Annie 's List is pleased to announce our endorsement of @ LupeValdez for Governor, @ joifortexas for Comptroller and @ KimOlson4TxAg for Commissioner of Agriculture. We are excited for their campaigns and believe these women truly represent the future of Texas ! '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ TexasEquityPAC ( April 10, 2018 ). `` The @ TexasEquityPAC, the political action committee of @ EqualityTexas endorses Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate @ LupeValdez for the May 22, 2018 runoff elections. www.texasequitypac.org '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` For decades, millions of Texans, including women and their families, have come to rely on Planned Parenthood for critical healthcare services. Planned Parenthood has stood strong defending Texas women 's rights. I 'm honored to stand with them and have their endorsement ''. February 5, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2018. Jump up ^ @ Mark4Gov ( May 24, 2018 ). `` It was great to receive an endorsement from @ GovGaryJohnson recently. He has also agreed to serve as a policy adviser on my campaign - thank you Gary ! Check out the rest of my team at mark4gov.com/ ? page_id = 12 '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` 2018 Governor Race ratings The Cook Political Report ''. The Cook Political Report. Retrieved November 15, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Gubernatorial Ratings Inside Elections ''. insideelections.com. Retrieved November 15, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Larry J. Sabato 's Crystal Ball '' 2018 Governor ``. www.centerforpolitics.org. Retrieved November 15, 2017. 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Question: who are the democrats running for governor of texas
Answer: Lupe Valdez