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Winner.Nate Sheets
Sid Miller(i)
Winner.Clayton Tucker
Agriculture Commissioner
StatewideNate Sheets upset three-term incumbent Sid Miller, winning the Republican primary with 52.7%. Democrat Clayton Tucker ran unopposed.
Incumbent: Sid Miller(R)
Primary, Mar 3, 2026GOP runoff likely
Heads the Texas Department of Agriculture, administers school nutrition programs feeding 5.4 million students, regulates pesticides and weights and measures.
Agriculture Commissioner
Primary Results
Called · 100% reporting
Republican Primary
Nate Sheets wins
Winner.Nate Sheets52.7%
1,045,330 votes
Sid Miller(i)47.3%
939,590 votes
Democratic Primary
Clayton Tucker wins
Winner.Clayton Tucker100.0%
1,928,300 votes
Polls vs. Results
Republican Primary
Biggest miss: Nate Sheets, polls were off by 34.7 points
| Candidate | Party | Poll prediction (%) | Actual result (%) | Difference | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Sheets | Republican | 18% | 52.7% | +34.7 | Winner |
| Sid Miller | Republican | 48% | 47.3% | -0.7 |
Republican Primary
Sid Miller Incumbent
48%Nate Sheets
18%Founder of Nature Nate's Honey; rancher
Democratic Primary
Clayton Tucker
Campaign organizer
Agriculture Commissioner
GOP Primary
Runoff WatchSid Miller(i)
48%
Nate Sheets
18%
| Candidate | Support |
|---|---|
| Sid Miller | 48% |
| Nate Sheets | 18% |
Key Dates
Primary ElectionMar 3, 2026
General ElectionNov 3, 2026
Runoff date: May 26, 2026
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