In a significant development from the Texas primary election held on Tuesday night, former Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French will contest against incumbent Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright in a runoff. French emerged as the frontrunner with 33.3% of the votes, while Wright garnered 31.5%, as reported by the Associated Press.
Bo French, who recently resigned from his position as GOP chair amid various controversies on social media, has positioned himself as a formidable challenger. The remaining votes were distributed among other candidates, including James “Jim” Matlock, Katherine Culbert, and Hawk Dunlap.
The upcoming runoff is scheduled for May 26, where French and Wright will vie for the Republican nomination. The eventual winner will face Democrat Jon Rosenthal, a state representative from Houston, in the general election this November.
The Texas Railroad Commission plays a crucial role in regulating the state’s oil and gas industry, and its policies have wide-ranging implications for both the economy and the environment.
