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The 2014 Texas gubernatorial election will take place on November 4, 2014, to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Republican Governor Rick Perry, who has served in the office since December 21, 2000, has announced that he will not run for a fourth full term as Governor. The newly elected Governor will take office for the term conveying on January 20, 2015 through January 15, 2019. This will be the first open election for governor since 1990.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas
- Larry Kilgore, perennial candidate and Texas secessionist
- Miriam Martinez, former Univision personality
- Tom Pauken, former Texas Workforce Commissioner, former chairman of the Republican Party of Texas
Declined
- David Dewhurst, Lieutenant Governor (running for re-election)
- Debra Medina, activist and candidate for Governor in 2010 (running for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts)
- Rick Perry, incumbent Governor
Polling
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
- Wendy Davis, State Senator
- Kinky Friedman, singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist and Independent candidate for Governor in 2006
- Kirk Watson, State Senator and former Mayor of Austin
Declined
- Rafael Anchia, State Representative (running for re-election)
- Julian Castro, Mayor of San Antonio
- Annise Parker, Mayor of Houston
- Mike Villarreal, State Representative (running for re-election)
- Bill White, former Mayor of Houston and nominee for Governor in 2010
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Potential
- R. Lee Wrights, Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee and candidate for U.S. President in 2012
Independents
Candidates
Declared
- Gene Chapman
General election
Polling
With Davis
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Greg Abbott (R) |
Wendy Davis (D) |
Other | Undecided |
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| Public Policy Polling | June 28–July 1, 2013 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 48% | 40% | — | 12% |
| Public Policy Polling | January 24–27, 2013 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 46% | 34% | — | 20% |
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References
- Hoppe, Christy (14 July 2013). "Greg Abbott makes it official: He's running for governor of Texas". Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- Fernandez, Manny (November 23, 2012). "With Stickers, a Petition and Even a Middle Name, Secession Fever Hits Texas". The New York Times. Retrieved February 20, 2013.
- "Miriam Martinez says she'll run for governor". The Monitor. Retrieved 2013-01-22.
- "Longtime GOP activist announces run for governor". www.statesman.com. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
- Stutz, Terrence. "David Dewhurst '101 percent' sure he'll seek re-election as Texas lieutenant governor | Dallasnews.com - News for Dallas, Texas - The Dallas Morning News". Dallasnews.com. Retrieved 2013-07-08.
- "Dewhurst affirms re-election campaign". Associated Press. KTRK-TV Houston. 2013-08-07. Retrieved 2013-08-09.
- "Debra Medina - Looking forward to a weekend of..." Facebook. Retrieved 2013-07-08.
- "Medina may run for Texas office again in 2014 - PoliTex". Blogs.star-telegram.com. 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
- "Texas Gov. Perry Won't Seek Re-election in 2014". Newsmax.com. Retrieved 2013-07-08.
- 10:31 PM on 06/26/2013 (2013-06-26). "Wendy Davis, next Texas governor? — MSNBC". Tv.msnbc.com. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - "Wendy Davis To Take 'Second Look' At Texas Governor's Race: Report". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- "First Reading". www.statesman.com. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
- "2014 Texas Governor's Race: Democratic Primary Preview". Burnt Orange Report. February 18, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- "Rep. Rafael Anchia to seek another term in Texas House". www.dallasnews.com. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
- Cooper, Gary (January 17, 2013). "Mayor Julian Castro says he's not running for governor in 2014". KENS 5. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
- "Twitter / anniseparker: LOL. I appreciate the". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2013-07-18.
- "Mike Villarreal - My mother was the first to call me about..." Facebook. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
- "Bill White says Texas lagging in skilled jobs - Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. 2013-02-28. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
- "Lee Wrights Considering Run for Texas Governor | Independent Political Report: Third Party News". Independent Political Report. 2013-07-05. Retrieved 2013-07-09.
- "Chapman for Governor". The Dalhart Texan. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
External links
- Official campaign websites
- Greg Abbott for Governor
- Gene Chapman for Governor
- Larry Kilgore for Governor
- Miriam Martinez for Governor
- Tom Pauken for Governor
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