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Democrat Jon Rosenthal wins Texas Railroad Commissioner race
Original: Jon Rosenthal (D) has won the Texas Railroad Commissioner Race. https://www. nytimes.com/interactive/2026/1 1/03/us/elec
Democrat Jon Rosenthal has won the race for Texas Railroad Commissioner, according to results reported by The New York Times on November 3. The commission regulates oil, gas and utilities in Texas, making the outcome significant for energy policy in one of the country's largest energy-producing states. A Democratic win in this statewide race is notable given Texas's recent Republican dominance.
Why now: The 2026 election results are fresh and the commission's control over Texas energy regulation makes the upset result politically significant.
Jon RosenthalTexas Railroad CommissionTexasThe New York Times
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- Jon Rosenthal (D) has won the Texas Railroad Commissioner Race. https://www. nytimes.com/interactive/2026/1 1/03/us/elections/results-texas-railroad-commissioner.html 26/x # Texas # Energy # Politics · jasonbeets@newsie.social
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