And if you look at polling data, medical [marijuana] is almost perfectly bipartisan and its high support. He used taxpayer money to take two out-of-state trips one involved getting a Jesus Shot medical injection in Oklahoma, the other competing in a Mississippi Rodeo Show. Hays said shes going to take her message directly to conservatives shes already appeared on the Mark Davis radio show and also connect directly with rural voters of color, an often-overlooked constituency. No one trusts the incumbent to do whats right for Texas. } Financial supporters play no role in the Tribunes journalism. max-width: 75px; Heres how the candidates line up on two key issues in the race: marijuana and rural health care. Nov. 9, 2022 overflow-x: auto; Susan Hays is called back to rural life This is the first time Hays is running for elected office, but shes no stranger to Texas politics. I mean, there are a lot of hemp farmers who feel that theyre sort of high and dry. Perhaps it goes without saying but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. } .votebox_legend .non_result_row { background-color: #db0000; The data is from our partner Decision Desk HQ, which gathers information from the Texas Secretary of States office and a representative sample of 50 counties to provide estimates as to how many votes are left to be counted and call winners. And thats not fair to rural Texans. You can contact your county elections official or call the Texas Secretary of State's helpline at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683). div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Voting for this election ended March 1, 2022. This election season, Texans around the state will turn to The Texas Tribune for the information they need on voting, election results, analysis of key races and more. .electionsectionheading { } Im running And so this office and who knew? Hays campaign issues include rural economic development, expanded health care, marijuana legalization and fighting corruption. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. Susan Hays is a Democrat running to be Texas commissioner of agriculture This November, voters will decide contests for a number of statewide offices, from governor to attorney general. Ive always been deeply attached to the land, and enjoy being out in it and getting dirt under my fingernails, Hays said.