Texas Democrats Want to Reverse a 28-Year Statewide Losing Streak
- Powerful oil regulator seat seen as avenue to end drought
- Neophyte facing off against climate-skeptic GOP incumbent
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Texas Democrat Luke Warford is looking to do what no one from his party has managed to do in almost 30 years -- win statewide office.
In his quest to help lead the Lone Star state’s powerful oil regulator, the 33-year-old former energy consultant has gained the support of his opponent’s chief rival for the Republican nomination, Sarah Stogner, who after losing the primary and endorsing Warford quit the party altogether.