Texas State

 LeanderARW's Voter Guide is to help increase awareness and educate voters for upcoming elections. Be sure to visit your county website to review and print your sample ballot. Williamson County or Travis County

Note: LeanderARW does not endorse any candidate for public office in contested Republican primaries, runoff elections, and special elections, and/or non-partisan elections when more than one Republican is in the race.

Important Dates

Voter Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Early Voting Period: Monday, October 24, 2022 to Friday, November 4, 2022
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail: Friday, October 28, 2022 (Received, not postmarked)
Election Day: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - Joint, General & Special Elections

Texas State Republican Candidates

The Candidates list below are fully supported by LeanderARW. Our Voter Guide is arranged from the down ballot up. Voting down ballot is just as critical as voting the top of the ballot. Be sure to vote REPUBLICAN on every candidate from the top of the ballot to the bottom. We highly recommend that you visit your county elections webpage, and print your sample ballot to assist you when voting. Paper sample ballots are allowed in the election booth, but electronic devices such as your mobile phone, are not allowed in the election booth.

Lesli R. Fitzpatrick for
Texas State Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals District, Place 4

LeanderARW fully supports Lesli Fitzpatrick for Texas State Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals District, Place 4. Leslie is a leader in our community, and the Republican party. She has a public servant's heart to serve all of Texas. Lesli has more than 20 years experience as a licensed attorney. She has represented clients on every level of the Texas trial courts, including municipal, county, district, and Federal. Her exceptional experience makes her uniquely qualified to bring fairness and balance to the Texas Third Court of Appeals. To learn more about Lesli, visit her website.

Ellen Troxclair for
Texas State Representative, District 19

LeanderARW fully supports Ellen Troxclair for Texas State Representative, District 19. Ellen Troxclair is a small business owner, non-profit leader, devoted mom, and proven conservative. As one of the few Republicans, and youngest woman, to ever serve on the Austin City Council, she has stood as an unwavering fighter against leftist policies – and won. To learn more about Ellen, visit her website.

Terry M. Wilson for
Texas State Representative, District 20

LeanderARW fully endorses Terry Wilson for Texas State Representative, District 20. Terry was first elected into office in 2016, and was re-elected in 2018. He served in the US Army, and retiring as a decorated Colonel after 30 years of service. Terry is a lifelong conservative Republican, committed husband and father, and a decorated combat veteran. As State Representative for House District 20, Terry serves on the Appropriations and Higher Education committees, where he has focused on increasing our military readiness through improving the health, education, and criminal records of our young people across the state. To learn more about Terry, visit his website.

 Caroline Harris for
Texas State Representative, District 52

LeanderARW is proud to endorse Caroline Harris for Texas State Representative, District 52. Caroline is native of Round Rock, a life long Republican, member of TFRW. She has seven years experience fighting for Republican values. When elected she will be the youngest person elected to the Texas House of Representative. She believes in the Pro-Life and Pro 2nd Amendment. To learn more about Caroline, visit her website.

Michelle Evans for
Texas State Representative, District 136

LeanderARW is proud to endorse Michelle Evans for Texas State Representative, District 136. Michelle believes you deserve a Representative with the courage to do what's right and protect the values and prosperity of Williamson County for future generations. She will fight for our children, law enforcement, help to stop human trafficking, work on reducing, even eliminating property tax, let you control your medical decisions, and work to protect our border. To learn more about Michelle, visit her website.

Charles Schwernter for
Texas State Senator, District 5

LeanderARW is proud to endorse Dr. Charles Schwernter for Texas State Senator, District 5. Dr. Schwernter was first elected into office in 2010; first as Texas House Representative, and elected as Senator in 2012 with nearly 75% of the vote. He serves as chairman of the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce. Dr. Schwernter is currently a member of the Senate Committees on Education, Finance, State Affairs, and the HHS Transition Legislative Oversight Committee. To learn more about Dr. Schwernter, visit his website.

Pete Flores for
Texas State Senator, District 24

LeanderARW is proud to support Pete Flores for Texas State Senator, District 24. Pete is a member of the Republican party, and was the first Hispanic elected to the Texas State Senate. He has served as a Senator and the Texas State Texas Parks and Wildlife as the Colonel Game Warden. Pete believes his years as a Texas game warden will fit well as a state Senator. To learn more about Pete, visit his website.

Donna Campbell for
Texas State Senator, District 25

LeanderARW is proud to support Donna Campbell for Texas State Senator, District 25. Donna was first elected to office in 2012, and continues to serve Texas today. She has served on various committees during her tenure. Additionally, she is a TFRW member. To learn more about Donna, visit her website.

Perla Munoz Hopkins for
Texas State Board of Education Member, District 5

LeanderARW is proud to support Perla Munoz Hopkins for Texas State Board of Education Member, District 5. Perla is a Veteran of the US Air Force, and feels called to continue serving, this time as SBOE District 5 representative. Integrity, Service Before Self, and Dignity - more than words to Perla, they are the ideas that guide her life. No political double-talk. To learn more about Perla, visit her website.

Jesse F. McClure, III for
Texas State Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 6

LeanderARW is proud to support Jesse McClure, III for Texas State Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 6. Jesse had the honor of being appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in January 2021, and is now the Republican candidate for this office. He believes in the duty for each and every case is to ensure the law is followed and justice is done in accordance with the Texas Constitution. To learn more about Judge McClure, visit his website.

Scott Walker for
Texas State Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5

LeanderARW is proud to support Scott Walker for Texas State Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5. Judge Walker first elected to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 2016. This office serves as the State’s highest criminal court. Judge Walker has diligently upheld the laws of the State of Texas and the United States.  To learn more about Judge Walker, visit his website.

Evan Young for
Texas State Justice, Supreme Court, Place 9

LeanderARW is proud to support Evan Young for Texas State Justice, Supreme Court, Place 9. Justice Young was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in November 2021, and is now the Republican candidate. Justice Young is a proven legal scholar and public servant. His extensive background in private practice and public service makes him extraordinarily well qualified to serve the people of Texas on their Supreme Court. To learn more about Justice Young, visit his website.

Rebecca Huddle for
Texas State Justice, Supreme Court, Place 5

LeanderARW is proud to support Rebecca Huddle for Texas State Justice, Supreme Court, Place 5.  Justice Huddle was appointed to the Supreme Court of Texas by Governor Greg Abbott in October 2020, and is the Republican candidate. She brings a strong work ethic and knowledge to this office. Justice Huddle has long been engaged in the community, in bar activities, and mentoring younger lawyers. To learn more about Justice Huddle, visit her website.

Debra Lehrmann for
Texas State Justice, Supreme Court, Place 3

 LeanderARW is proud to support Debra Lehrmann for Texas State Justice, Supreme Court, Place 3. Justice Lehrmann is is the longest serving female Supreme Court Justice in Texas history and serves as the Senior Justice on the Court. With over 35 years of judicial experience, having served as a trial judge in Tarrant County for 23 years prior to her appellate service, she has a proven record of enforcing the rule of law across the board and never legislating from the bench. To learn more about Justice Lehrmann, visit her website.

Wayne Christian for
Texas State Railroad Commissioner

LeanderARW is proud to support Wayne Christian for Texas State Railroad Commissioner. A lifelong conservative businessman, Wayne Christian was elected as our 50th Texas Railroad Commissioner in November 2016. Throughout his first term, Christian developed a strong record of fighting against frivolous regulations and standing strong for free markets and American Energy Dominance! To learn more about Wayne, visit his website.

Sid Miller for
Texas State Commissioner of Agriculture

LeanderARW is proud to support Sid Miller for the Texas Sate Comissioner of Agriculture. Sid was elected statewide as the 12th Texas Agriculture Commissioner in 2014, and re-elected to his second term in office in 2018. Sid is an eighth-generation farmer and rancher, Sid Miller is the 12th Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). He has devoted his life to promoting Texas agriculture, rural communities and the great state of Texas. To learn more about, visit his website.

Dawn Buckingham for
Texas State Commissioner of the General Land Office

LeanderARW is proud to support Dawn Buckingham for Texas State Commissioner of the General Land Office. Dawn has served the great state of Texas since January 2017 as a State Senator, and is a seventh generation Texan. She has stated that she is running for the office of State Land Commissioner to protect and improve the lives of all Texans. To learn more about Dawn, visit her website.

Glenn Hegar for
Texas State Comptroller of Public Accounts

LeanderARW is proud to support Glenn Hegar for Texas State Comptroller of Public Accounts. Glenn was first elected into office in November of 2014. He is a strong advocate for job growth and greater diversification of the Texas economy. A staunch supporter of government transparency, Hegar believes all levels of government should be open and accountable to those who pay the bills — Texas taxpayers. Hegar serves as Texas’ chief financial officer, treasurer, check writer, tax collector, procurement officer and revenue estimator. To learn more about Glenn, visit his website.

Ken Paxton for
Texas State Attorney General

LeanderARW is proud to support Ken Paxton for Texas State Attorney General. Ken has been serving the great state of Texas since 2003. He first served as a State Senator, and was first elected as the 51st Texas AG in November 2014. Once elected, Ken immediately went to work fulfilling his campaign promises to protect the 10th Amendment, fighting efforts by President Obama and his administration. He continues to fight against overreaching government regulations which harm Texas jobs and economic growth. To learn more about Ken, visit his website.

Dan Patrick for
Texas State Lieutenant Governor

LeanderARW is proud to support Dan Patrick for Texas State Lieutenant Governor. Lt. Governor Patrick has been serving the great state of Texas since 2007 as a State Senator, and was elected as the Lt Governor in 2014 and re-elected in 2018.  He is a preeminent voice for principled conservative policies both in Texas and across the nation, Lt. Gov. Patrick is leading the fight for life and liberty in Texas including securing the border, reducing property and business taxes, standing up for the Second Amendment and addressing Texas’ infrastructure challenges to assure that our state continues to flourish economically. To learn more about Lt. Governor Patrick, visit his website.

Greg Abbott for
Texas State Governor

LeanderARW is proud to support Greg Abbott for Texas State Governor. He has been serving the great state of Texas since 1995. First appointed to the Texas Supreme Court by then Governor George W. Bush, elected as the Texas State Attorney General in 2002 to 2015, and then elected as Governor is 2014. Governor Abbott was name "The Best Governor" in 2020. He has and continues to build on his record as a strong conservative leader who fights to preserve Texas values and ensure the Lone Star State remains the best place to raise a family, build a business, and create greater opportunity for all. To learn more about Governor Abbott, visit his website.