2018 Texas gubernatorial election

• Greg Abbott, incumbent governor and former Texas Attorney General{{cite news | last1=Jeffers Jr. | first1=Gromer | title=Gov. Greg Abbott Remains Coy About 'Bathroom Bill,' Says He'll Run for Re-Election | url=http://www.dallasnews.com/news/texas-legislature/2017/03/28/texas-gov-greg-abbott-says-will-100-percent-run-re-election | date=March 28, 2017 | newspaper=The Dallas Morning News | access-date=March 28, 2017}}

• Larry Kilgore, secession activist{{cite web|url=https://www.amarillopioneer.com/blog/2017/7/5/secession-advocate-kilgore-running-against-governor-abbott|title=Secession Advocate Kilgore Running Against Governor Abbott|work=The Amarillo Pioneer|last=Warren|first=Thomas|date=July 5, 2017|access-date=October 6, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-daily-post/heres-a-list-of-everyone-running-for-texas-governor-so-far-especially-thor-harris/|title=Here's a List of Everyone Running for Texas Governor So Far|work=Texas Monthly|last=Reigstad|first=Leif|date=September 25, 2017|access-date=October 6, 2017}}
• Barbara Krueger, retired teacher

• Dan Patrick, lieutenant governor of Texas (running for re-election){{cite web|url=http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/2015/06/lt-gov-patrick-said-he-has-no-interest-in-running-for-governor-in-2018.html/|title=Lt. Gov. Patrick says he has no interest in running for governor in 2018 – or ever|work=The Dallas Morning News|last=Stutz|first=Terrence|date=June 1, 2015|access-date=July 13, 2016|archive-date=August 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817024032/http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/2015/06/lt-gov-patrick-said-he-has-no-interest-in-running-for-governor-in-2018.html/|url-status=dead}}
• Joe Straus, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives{{cite web|url=https://www.texasmonthly.com/burka-blog/joe-straus-retire/|title=Joe Straus Will Retire, But He's Not Ruling Out a Run for Governor|work=Texas Monthly|last=Ratcliffe|first=R.G.|date=October 25, 2017|access-date=October 26, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://politics.blog.mystatesman.com/2017/10/26/joe-straus-for-governor-i-dont-think-so/|title=Joe Straus for governor? 'I don't think so.'|work=Austin American-Statesman|last=Tilove|first=Jonathan|date=October 26, 2017|access-date=October 26, 2017|archive-date=October 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171028212057/http://politics.blog.mystatesman.com/2017/10/26/joe-straus-for-governor-i-dont-think-so/|url-status=dead}}

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U.S. executive branch officials

• Mike Pence, 48th vice president of the United States{{cite news|title=Vice President Mike Pence to headline fundraiser for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott|author=The Texas Tribune|date=October 27, 2017|url=https://www.texastribune.org/2017/10/27/pence-headline-fundraiser-abbott/|access-date=February 24, 2018}}
• Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States{{cite tweet |user=realDonaldTrump |number=968549117625602054 |date=February 27, 2018 |title=I want to encourage all of my many Texas friends to vote in the primary for Governor Greg Abbott, Senator Ted Cruz, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton. They are helping me to Make America Great Again! Vote early or on March 6th. }}

U.S. senators

• John Cornyn, U.S. senator (R-TX)
• Ted Cruz, U.S. senator (R-TX)

Statewide officeholders

• Dan Patrick, lieutenant governor of Texas{{cite news|title=Dan Patrick Announces He's Running for Re-election|author=The Texas Tribune|date=January 9, 2017|url=https://www.texastribune.org/2017/01/09/dan-patrick-announces-hes-running-re-election/|access-date=February 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227153839/https://www.texastribune.org/2017/01/09/dan-patrick-announces-hes-running-re-election/|archive-date=Feb 27, 2018|url-status=live}}

Organizations

• Empower Texans{{cite web|title=2018 Primary Endoresements|author=Empower Texans|url=https://empowertexans.com/2018-primary-endorsements/|access-date=February 19, 2018|archive-date=February 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227090854/https://empowertexans.com/2018-primary-endorsements/|url-status=dead}}
• NRA Political Victory Fund{{cite web|title=NRA-PVF {{!}} Endorsements {{!}} Texas|website=nrapvf.org|url=https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/texas/|access-date=February 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180218074237/https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/texas/|archive-date=Feb 18, 2018|url-status=usurped}}

Newspapers

• The Dallas Morning News{{cite news|title=We recommend Greg Abbott in the Republican primary for Texas Governor|author=Dallas Morning News Editorial|date=February 16, 2018|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2018/02/16/recommend-greg-abbott-gop-primary-texas-governor|access-date=February 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180220151919/https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2018/02/16/recommend-greg-abbott-gop-primary-texas-governor|archive-date=Feb 20, 2018|url-status=live}}

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Religious leaders

• Flip Benham, evangelist and leader of Operation Save America
• Bob Enyart, pastor of Denver Bible Church
• Matt Trewhella, evangelist{{cite web|url=http://secedekilgore.com/view-endorsements|title=secedekilgore.com|website=Secedekilgore.com|access-date=May 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308041317/http://secedekilgore.com/view-endorsements|archive-date=March 8, 2018|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link

| candidate = Greg Abbott (incumbent)

| party = Republican Party (United States)

| votes = 1,392,310

| percentage = 90.38%

| change = −1.11%

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{{Election box candidate with party link|candidate=Barbara Krueger|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=127,549|percentage=8.28%|change=}}

{{Election box candidate with party link|candidate=Larry Kilgore|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=20,504|percentage=1.33%|change=-0.09%}}

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| votes = 1,540,363

| percentage = 100%

| change = +202,488

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{{Election box turnout|votes=|percentage=10.10%|change=-0.26%}}

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• Lupe Valdez, former Dallas County Sheriff{{cite web|url=https://www.texastribune.org/2017/12/06/dallas-county-sheriff-lupe-valdez-running-governor/|title=Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, a Democrat, is running for governor|work=The Texas Tribune|last=Svitek|first=Patrick|date=December 6, 2017|access-date=December 6, 2017}}

• James Jolly Clark, businessman
• Cedric Davis, former mayor of Balch Springs{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/Another-North-Texan-Announces-Plans-to-Run-for-Governor-450136933.html|title=Another North Texan Announces Plans to Run for Governor|work=NBC5 Dallas–Fort Worth|last=Fine|first=Julie|date=October 9, 2017|access-date=October 11, 2017}}
• Joe Mumbach, businessman{{cite web|url=https://www.amarillopioneer.com/blog/2017/12/1/mumbach-to-run-for-governor|title=Mumbach to Run for Governor|work=The Amarillo Pioneer|last=Warren|first=Thomas|date=December 1, 2017|access-date=December 6, 2017}}
• Adrian Ocegueda, financial analyst
• Jeffrey Payne, businessman and 2009 International Mr. Leather{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/abbott-begins-re-election-democratic-candidate-emerges/|title=Gov. Abbott Begins Re-Election Bid As Democratic Candidate Emerges|work=KTXA|last=Fink|first=Jack|date=July 14, 2017|access-date=July 17, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.dallasvoice.com/jeffrey-payne-announces-run-texas-governor-10239490.html|title=Jeffrey Payne announces run for Texas governor|work=Dallas Voice|last=Nash|first=Tammye|date=July 14, 2017|access-date=July 17, 2017|archive-date=July 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170717152448/http://www.dallasvoice.com/jeffrey-payne-announces-run-texas-governor-10239490.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.towleroad.com/2017/07/jeffrey-payne/|title=Former 'International Mr. Leather' Challenging Greg Abbott in Texas Governor's Race|date=July 18, 2017}}
• Demetria Smith, mortgage broker{{cite web|url=https://www.expressnews.com/news/politics/texas/article/Crowded-Texas-Democratic-field-for-governor-12482492.php|title=Crowded Texas Democratic field for governor gathers for first forum|author=Ward, Mike|newspaper=San Antonio Express-News|date=January 8, 2018|access-date=February 19, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/texas/article/Demetria-Smith-Still-a-Democratic-candidate-for-12504797.php|title=Demetria Smith still campaigning as a Democratic candidate for governor|author=Ward, Mike|newspaper=San Antonio Express-News|date=January 17, 2018|access-date=February 19, 2018}}
• Tom Wakely, hospice chaplain and nominee for TX-21 in 2016{{cite web|url=http://politics.blog.mystatesman.com/2017/10/16/berniecrat-with-a-panama-hat-tom-wakely-launches-campaign-against-neofascist-greg-abbott/|title='Berniecrat with a Panama hat,' Tom Wakely launches campaign against 'neofascist' Greg Abbott|work=Austin American-Statesman|last=Tilove|first=Jonathan|date=October 16, 2017|access-date=October 18, 2017|archive-date=October 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025180246/http://politics.blog.mystatesman.com/2017/10/16/berniecrat-with-a-panama-hat-tom-wakely-launches-campaign-against-neofascist-greg-abbott/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/candidate-filing/cf-report.aspx|title=Texas Secretary of State: 2018 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County}}
• Andrew White, entrepreneur and son of Governor Mark White{{cite web|url=https://www.texastribune.org/2017/12/07/andrew-white-son-late-gov-mark-white-announces-gubernatorial-bid/|title=Democrat Andrew White, son of late Gov. Mark White, announces gubernatorial bid|work=The Texas Tribune|last=Svitek|first=Patrick|date=December 7, 2017|access-date=December 7, 2017}}
• Grady Yarbrough, retired educator{{cite web|url=https://txelects.com/election-news-for-november-12/|title=Election News for November 12|work=Texas Election Source|date=November 12, 2017|access-date=November 13, 2017}}{{cite news|url=https://www.amarillopioneer.com/blog/2017/11/13/yarbrough-joins-race-for-governor|title=Yarbrough Joins Race for Governor|work=The Amarillo Pioneer|access-date=December 6, 2017|language=en-US}}

• Garry Brown, candidate for Travis County Commission in 2014{{cite web|url=http://politics.blog.mystatesman.com/2017/10/30/austins-garry-brown-announces-for-governor-help-me-make-sure-that-hell-freezes-over/|title=Austin's Garry Brown announces for governor: 'Help me make sure that Hell freezes over.'|work=Austin American-Statesman|last=Tilove|first=Jonathan|date=October 30, 2017|access-date=October 30, 2017|archive-date=October 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030180835/http://politics.blog.mystatesman.com/2017/10/30/austins-garry-brown-announces-for-governor-help-me-make-sure-that-hell-freezes-over/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/PatrickSvitek/status/938526369784397825|title=Garry Brown, Travis County Democratic activist who had announced for governor in October, emails supporters that he's withdrawing and getting behind @LupeValdez. (Brown had never filed.)|work=Twitter|last=Svitek|first=Patrick|date=December 6, 2017|access-date=December 7, 2017}}
• Lee Weaver{{cite news|url=http://newstalk1290.com/lee-weaver-texas-governor-candidacy/|title=Former Wichita Falls Resident Announces Candidacy for Texas Governor|work=News Talk 1290|date=November 20, 2017|access-date=November 21, 2017}}{{cite news|last1=Choate|first1=Trish|title=Former Wichitan dropping out of governor's race|url=http://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2017/12/11/former-wichitan-dropping-out-governors-race/942586001/|access-date=December 18, 2017|work=Times Record News|publisher=Gannett|date=December 11, 2017}}

• Rafael Anchia, state representative{{cite web|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/342768-dems-desperate-for-candidates-to-turn-texas-blue/|title=Dems desperate for candidates to turn Texas blue|work=The Hill|last=Wilson|first=Reid|date=July 19, 2017|access-date=July 20, 2017}}
• Dwight Boykins, Houston City Councilman{{cite news|url=https://www.texastribune.org/2017/11/21/houston-councilman-dwight-boykins-exploring-run-against-texas-gov-greg/|title=Houston Councilman Dwight Boykins exploring run for Texas governor|work=The Texas Tribune|last=Svitek|first=Patrick|date=November 21, 2017|access-date=November 21, 2017}}{{cite news|url=https://www.chron.com/news/politics/texas/article/Boykins-to-stay-on-City-Council-skip-bid-for-12420558.php|title=Boykins to stay on City Council, skip bid for governor|work=The Texas Tribune|last=Ellis|first=Lindsay|date=December 10, 2017|access-date=December 11, 2017}}
• Joaquín Castro, U.S. representative{{cite web|url=https://www.politico.com/story/2017/08/24/castro-julian-joaquin-texas-241946|title=Castro twins' political ambitions collide|work=Politico|last=Dovere|first=Edward-Isaac|date=August 24, 2017|access-date=August 24, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mystatesman.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/with-democratic-governor-candidate-questions-trail-joaquin-castro/cKEoW9tuOhlI49hTLM1BjP/|title=With no Democratic governor candidate, questions trail Joaquín Castro|work=Austin American-Statesman|last=Tilove|first=Jonathan|date=September 19, 2017|access-date=August 24, 2017}}
• Julian Castro, former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and Mayor of San Antonio{{cite web | url=http://www.kens5.com/news/politics/julian-castro-returns-to-san-antonio-says-hes-not-running-in-2018/392251043 | title=Julian Castro returns to San Antonio, says he's not running in 2018 | work=KENS5 | date=October 19, 2015 | access-date=January 24, 2017 | author=Knapp, Deborah | archive-date=January 25, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170125094459/http://www.kens5.com/news/politics/julian-castro-returns-to-san-antonio-says-hes-not-running-in-2018/392251043 | url-status=dead }}
• Mike Collier, businessman and nominee for Comptroller in 2014 (running for lieutenant governor){{cite web|url=https://www.texastribune.org/2017/02/09/texas-democrats-begin-plot-2018-midterms/|title=Texas Democrats begin to plot out strategy for 2018 midterms|work=The Texas Tribune|last1=Livingston|first1=Abby|last2=Svitek|first2=Patrick|date=February 9, 2017|access-date=February 10, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.texastribune.org/2017/03/02/collier-challenge-patrick-lieutenant-governor/|title=Democrat Collier to challenge Patrick for lieutenant governor|work=The Texas Tribune|last1=Svitek|first1=Patrick|date=March 2, 2017}}
• Wendy Davis, former state senator and nominee in 2014{{cite web|url=http://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article137240543.html|title=Wendy Davis won't rule out future campaign, but says 2018 run 'very doubtful'|work=Fort Worth Star-Telegram|last=Tinsley|first=Anna M.|date=March 8, 2017|access-date=March 14, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/texas/articles/2017-08-08/a-new-low-texas-democrats-dont-have-candidate-for-governor|title=Texas Democrats Don't Have a Governor Candidate|work=U.S. News & World Report|last=Weissert|first=Will|date=August 8, 2017|access-date=August 24, 2017}}
• Pete Gallego, former U.S. representative{{cite web|url=http://offthekuff.com/wp/?p=82312|title=No re-rematch for Gallego against Hurd|work=Off the Kuff|last=Kuffner|first=Charles|date=September 4, 2017|access-date=October 2, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mystatesman.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/pete-gallego-not-running-for-old-seat-but-open-other-2018-races/C3xHEY2mMxW4aRMxDjFqRL/|title=Pete Gallego not running for old seat, but open to other 2018 races|work=Austin American-Statesman|last=Tilove|first=Jonathan|date=September 5, 2017|access-date=October 2, 2017}}
• Eva Longoria, actress and political activist
• Jack Martin, CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies
• Trey Martinez Fischer, former state representative{{cite web|url=https://www.texastribune.org/2017/07/14/gov-greg-abbott-announce-re-election/|title=With no opposition in sight, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott formally launches 2018 re-election bid|work=The Texas Tribune|last=Root|first=Jay|date=July 14, 2017|access-date=July 17, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.expressnews.com/news/news_columnists/gilbert_garcia/article/Martinez-Fischer-likely-to-challenge-Ar-valo-for-12292018.php|title=Martinez Fischer likely to challenge Arévalo for his old seat|work=San Antonio Express-News|last=Garcia|first=Gilbert|date=October 19, 2017|access-date=October 25, 2017}}
• William McRaven, chancellor of the University of Texas System, retired Navy admiral and former commander of the United States Special Operations Command{{cite web|url=http://www.mystatesman.com/news/opinion/herman-all-let-help-the-democrats-find-candidate-for-governor/HfBXX1g6MkC6C82vGPC6OK/|title=Y'all, let's help the Democrats find a candidate for governor|work=Austin American-Statesman|last=Herman|first=Ken|date=August 26, 2017|access-date=August 28, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/local/education/campus-chronicles/article/McRaven-No-interest-in-running-for-Texas-12317700.php|title=McRaven: 'No interest' in running for Texas governor|work=Houston Chronicle|last=Ellis|first=Lindsay|date=October 30, 2017|access-date=October 30, 2017}}
• Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College{{cite web|url=http://www.expressnews.com/news/news_columnists/peggy_fikac/article/As-Democrats-woo-potential-Abbott-challenger-one-12224759.php|title=Demo leader says it'd be OK to let Abbott go unchallenged|work=San Antonio Express-News|last=Fikac|first=Peggy|date=September 24, 2017|access-date=October 2, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/news/politics/texas/article/Democrats-still-looking-for-a-reversal-of-12246402.php|title=Democrats still looking for a reversal of fortunes in Texas|work=Houston Chronicle|last=Ward|first=Mike|date=October 2, 2017|access-date=October 2, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2017/10/25/democrats-want-paul-quinn-college-president-michael-sorrell-run-governor|title=Democrats want Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell to run for governor|work=The Dallas Morning News|last=Jeffers Jr.|first=Gromer|date=October 25, 2017|access-date=October 25, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/texas-politics/2017/12/03/savior-orbust-can-dallas-county-sheriff-lupe-valdez-credible-candidate-governor|title=Savior or bust: Can Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez be a credible candidate for governor?|work=The Dallas Morning News|last=Jeffers Jr.|first=Gromer|date=December 3, 2017|access-date=December 11, 2017}}
• Allen Vaught, former state representative

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Newspapers

• The Bryan-College Station Eagle{{cite news|title=Eagle picks in contested Democratic state primary races|author=Eagle Editorial Board|date=February 20, 2018|url=http://www.theeagle.com/opinion/editorials/eagle-picks-in-contested-democratic-state-primary-races/article_42be0e6a-742a-5648-8eff-0b908cad12ba.html|access-date=February 20, 2018}}}}

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U.S. cabinet and cabinet-level officials

• Julián Castro, former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and former mayor of San Antonio{{cite tweet |user=LupeValdez |number=994660922483453952 |date=May 10, 2018 |title=.Honored to have your support, @JulianCastro! This year we have an opportunity to find a path for all Texans to succeed, invest in our public schools, and push back against hate! #VamosValdez}}

U.S. representatives

• Joaquín Castro, U.S. representative (D-TX 20th District){{cite tweet |user=Castro4Congress |number=967503894002757632 |date=February 24, 2018 |title=.@LupeValdez has spent her entire life fighting for Texans. That's what we need and deserve from our next Texas Governor.}}
• Gabby Giffords, former U.S. representative (D-AZ 8th District) and gun control activist{{cite tweet |user=GiffordsCourage |number=993980362920415232 |date=May 8, 2018 |title=.As the former Dallas County Sheriff, @LupeValdez knows the danger of letting guns fall into the wrong hands. She will be a Governor who protects 2nd amendment rights while fighting for gun safety laws, and we are proud to endorse her. https://giffords.org/2018/05/valdez/ #VoteCourage}}

Texas state senators

• Sylvia Garcia, former state senator (D-6th District) and U.S. representative for Texas's 29th congressional district{{cite tweet |user=LupeValdez |number=976162644917932032 |date=March 20, 2018 |title=Thank you @SenatorSylvia for your support! Grateful for the endorsement, amiga. #txlege}}
• José Menéndez, state senator (D-20th District){{cite tweet |user=Menendez4Texas |number=968206664808779777 |date=February 26, 2018 |title=Please take a minute to watch my friend’s and Gubernatorial candidate, Lupe Valdez’s, video narrated by @JohnLeguizamo}}
• José Rodríguez, state senator (D-29th District){{cite web|url=https://www.lupevaldez.com/endorsements|title=My Endorsements|publisher=Lupe Valdez for Governor|access-date=May 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511013253/https://www.lupevaldez.com/endorsements|archive-date=May 11, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Leticia Van de Putte, former state senator (D-26th District), 2014 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, and 2015 candidate for mayor of San Antonio{{cite news| title=Election Notes More news from the campaign trail |first=Mary |last=Tuma |date=March 2, 2018|url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2018-03-02/election-notes/ |access-date=March 1, 2018}}

Texas state representatives

• Roberto Alonzo, state representative (D-104th District){{cite tweet|user=LupeValdez |number=978976163195490304 |date=March 28, 2018|title=I am thrilled to have earned the support from such a diverse and inspiring group of leaders from across our incredible state. Our movement is bringing together Texans of all backgrounds to fight for a new vision for Texas. #txlege}}
• Carol Alvarado, state representative (D-145th District)
• Rafael Anchia, state representative (D-103rd District){{cite news|title=Lupe Valdez Grassroots Fundraiser hosted by Anchia and Friends|date=January 11, 2018|url=https://allevents.in/dallas/lupe-valdez-grassroots-fundraiser-hosted-by-anchia-and-friends/129641837835608|access-date=January 14, 2018|archive-date=January 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116004333/https://allevents.in/dallas/lupe-valdez-grassroots-fundraiser-hosted-by-anchia-and-friends/129641837835608|url-status=dead}}
• Diana Arévalo, state representative (D-116th District)
• Diego Bernal, state representative (D-123rd District)
• César Blanco, state representative (D-76th District)
• Terry Canales, state representative (D-40th District){{cite news |title=Cooking pan de campo with my friend and supporter, State Rep. Terry Canales, in Edinburg tonight. It's great to be back in the Rio Grande Valley for a few days |date=February 12, 2018|url=https://www.facebook.com/LupeForTexas/photos/a.10151677023871517.1073741826.20207381516/10155241793626517/?type=3&theater |access-date=February 12, 2018}}
• Nicole Collier, state representative (D-95th District)
• Jessica Farrar, state representative (D-148th District)
• Domingo García, former state representative (D-104th District){{cite news| title=Initial Fundraising Numbers Show Lupe Valdez Campaign Way Behind |first=Stephen |last=Young |date=January 16, 2018|url=http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/former-dallas-sheriff-lupe-valdezs-gubernatorial-fundraising-numbers-arent-good-10265815 |access-date=January 20, 2018}}
• Mary González, state representative (D-75th District)
• Ryan Guillen, state representative (D-31st District)
• Ana Hernandez, state representative (D-143rd District){{cite tweet|user=PatrickSvitek |number=989183845097463808 |date=April 25, 2018|title=.@LupeValdez rolls out Harris County endorsements ahead of Houston forum this evening with @randrewwhite. #txgov}}
• Gina Hinojosa, state representative (D-49th District){{cite tweet |user=GinaForAustin |number=968505516052926465 |date=February 27, 2018 |title=If you have a moment, this short video about Sheriff Lupe Valdez who is running for Governor is worth the watch. I am proud to be supporting a candidate who represents the best of who we are.}}
• Celia Israel, state representative (D-50th District)
• Mando Martinez, state representative (D-39th District)
• Ina Minjarez, state representative (D-124th District)
• Sergio Muñoz, state representative (D-36th District)
• Victoria Neave, state representative (D-107th District)
• Poncho Nevárez, state representative (D-74th District)
• Lina Ortega, state representative (D-77th District)
• Ron Reynolds, state representative (D-27th District)
• Eddie Rodriguez, state representative (D-51st District)
• Justin Rodriguez, state representative (D-125th District)

Local officeholders

• Sammy Casados, Pasadena City Council member
• Theresa Daniel, Dallas County commissioner{{cite tweet|user=PatrickSvitek |number=969651245366603777 |date=March 2, 2018|title=With four days until primary, @LupeValdez rolls out endorsements from all Democrats on the Dallas County Commissioners Court:}}
• Chris Diaz, Harris County constable
• Robert Gallegos, Houston City Council member
• Adrian Garcia, former Harris County sheriff
• Elba Garcia, Dallas County commissioner
• Gilbert Gonzales, mayor of Raymondville, Texas{{cite news| title=Enjoyed meeting with elected officials and community leaders in Willacy County. Thanks to Raymondville Mayor Gilbert Gonzales for being a wonderful host today! |date=February 20, 2018|url=https://www.facebook.com/LupeForTexas/photos/a.10151677023871517.1073741826.20207381516/10155264386821517/?type=3&theater |access-date=March 1, 2018}}
• Clay Jenkins, Dallas County judge{{cite news| title=Dallas County judge backing Lupe Valdez for governor |first=Peggy |last=Fikac |date=February 11, 2018|url=https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Dallas-County-judge-backing-Lupe-Valdez-for-12605515.php |access-date=February 12, 2018}}
• Omar Lucio, sheriff of Cameron County, Texas{{cite news| title=With my good friend Sheriff Omar Lucio on a beautiful South Texas Sunday afternoon. Glad to have his support in Cameron County as we bring back common sense to Texas |date=January 14, 2018|url=https://www.facebook.com/LupeForTexas/photos/rpp.20207381516/10155168209811517/?type=3&theater |access-date=January 14, 2018}}
• John Wiley Price, Dallas County commissioner
• Jeff Travillion, Travis County commissioner
• Richard Wiles, sheriff of El Paso County, Texas{{cite news| title=Wonderful turnout at our meet-and-greet in El Paso last night. Thanks to Sheriff Richard Wiles for hosting us! |date=February 19, 2018|url=https://www.facebook.com/LupeForTexas/posts/10155261745541517 |access-date=March 1, 2018}}

Individuals

• John Leguizamo, actor{{cite tweet|user=JohnLeguizamo|number=973017241896693760|date=March 11, 2018|title=Flip it blue #Texas! I know you can! @LupeValdez @MALDEF @LULAC @HispChamberCCC @HispanicArts @HispanicCaucus @LatinosMatter @Latina @NBCLatino @latinovictoryus @RockTheVote}}
• Diane Ravitch, former Assistant Secretary of Education, educational policy analyst and research professor at New York University{{cite tweet|user=DianeRavitch|number=971889220402012160|date=March 8, 2018|title=I support Lupe Valdez. Since I can’t vote for (I live in NY, but born in Texas), I sent money. Time to change Texas!}}
• Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood and pro-choice activist{{cite news| title=Did Cecile Richards say there's room in 'her movement' for people who think abortion is wrong? |author= W. Gardner Selby|publisher=PolitiFact |date=May 15, 2018|url=http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2018/may/15/andrew-white/andrew-white-cecile-richards-abortion-wrong-room-/ |access-date=May 16, 2018}}

Organizations

• AFL–CIO{{cite news |title=AFL-CIO political arm endorses Lupe Valdez |first=Mike |last=Ward |date=January 22, 2018|url=http://www.chron.com/news/politics/texas/article/AFL-CIO-political-arm-endorses-Lupe-Valdez-12515105.php |access-date=January 30, 2018}}
• Equality Texas{{cite tweet|user=TexasEquityPAC|number=983752641137336320|date=April 10, 2018|title=The @TexasEquityPAC, the political action committee of @EqualityTexas endorses Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate @LupeValdez for the May 22, 2018 runoff elections. http://www.texasequitypac.org}}
• Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund
• Houston Area Stonewall Democrats{{cite news| title=Honored to receive the endorsement of the Texas Tejano Democrats. Our grassroots campaign is proud of the many Democratic endorsements we've received including Planned Parenthood Texas Votes, the Texas AFL-CIO, Stonewall chapters in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Denton, and numerous other progressive organizations across our state |date=February 5, 2018|url=https://www.facebook.com/LupeForTexas/photos/a.10150130157926517.284532.20207381516/10155226005731517/?type=3&theater |access-date=February 5, 2018}}
• Planned Parenthood{{cite news |title=Knocked for a Lupe |first=Jonathan |last=Tilove |date=February 5, 2018 |url=http://politics.blog.mystatesman.com/2018/02/05/knocked-for-a-lupe-morning-news-chronicle-houston-glbt-caucus-snub-valdez-for-andrew-white/ |access-date=February 5, 2018 |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205170035/http://politics.blog.mystatesman.com/2018/02/05/knocked-for-a-lupe-morning-news-chronicle-houston-glbt-caucus-snub-valdez-for-andrew-white/ |url-status=dead }}{{cite news| title=For decades, millions of Texans, including women and their families, have come to rely on Planned Parenthood for critical healthcare services. Planned Parenthood has stood strong defending Texas women's rights. I'm honored to stand with them and have their endorsement. |date=February 5, 2018|url=https://www.facebook.com/LupeForTexas/photos/a.10150130157926517.284532.20207381516/10155223419661517/?type=3&theater |access-date=February 5, 2018}}
• Stonewall Democrats of Austin{{cite web|url=http://www.stonewallaustin.org/hot-news/stonewallendorsedcandidatesformarch6primaries|title=Stonewall Endorsed Candidates for March 6 Primaries - Stonewall Democrats of Austin|website=Stonewallaustin.org|access-date=May 22, 2018}}
• Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
• Stonewall Democrats of Denton County
• Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio{{cite news| title=Stonewall Democrats Announce Endorsements for March Primary |first=Sam |last=Sanchez |date=January 29, 2018|url=http://outinsa.com/stonewall-democrats-announce-endorsements-march-primary/ |access-date=January 30, 2018}}

Newspapers

• Austin Chronicle (first primary round only, did not endorse a candidate in runoff){{cite news|title=Chronicle Endorsements|author=Chronicle Editorial Board|date=February 16, 2018|url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2018-02-16/chronicle-endorsements/|access-date=February 20, 2018}}
• Corpus Christi Caller-Times{{cite news|title=Texas Primary Election 2018: Corpus Christi Caller-Times Endorsements|author=Editorial Board|date=February 19, 2018|url=http://www.caller.com/story/opinion/editorials/2018/02/19/caller-times-corpus-christi-election-endorsements-2018-against-these-please-vote-texas-primary/351449002/|access-date=February 20, 2018}}

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Texas state representatives

• Garnet Coleman, state representative (D-147th District){{cite news |title=Democrat Andrew White, son of late Gov. Mark White, announces gubernatorial bid|first=Patrick|last=Svitek|date=December 7, 2017|url=https://www.texastribune.org/2017/12/07/andrew-white-son-late-gov-mark-white-announces-gubernatorial-bid/|access-date=January 17, 2018}}

Local officeholders

• Cedric Davis, former mayor of Balch Springs and candidate for the 2018 gubernatorial Democratic nomination{{cite tweet|user=PatrickSvitek|number=972910009477664773|date=March 11, 2018|title=Missed this -- @randrewwhite endorsed by Cedric Davis, who finished 3rd out of 9 in #txgov primary Tuesday (8%), and Michael Cooper, runner-up in lite gov primary who got 48% against @CollierForTexas}}

Individuals

• Michael Cooper, pastor and candidate for the 2018 lieutenant governor Democratic nomination

Organizations

• Harris County Young Democrats{{cite news|title=Endorsements|date=February 14, 2018|url=https://mailchi.mp/harrisyds/2018-democratic-primary-891609|access-date=February 16, 2018}}
• Houston GLBT Political Caucus{{cite news|title=Endorsements|date=February 4, 2018|url=http://www.thecaucus.org/endorsements/|access-date=February 4, 2018}}
• Houston Stonewall Young Democrats{{cite web|url=https://mailchi.mp/5b42f76176f9/2018-democratic-primary-endorsements?e=54179ed897 |title=2018 Democratic Primary Endorsements |website=Mailchi.mp |access-date=February 27, 2018}}
• Jolt Texas{{cite tweet|user=jolt_texas|number=990695452629663744|date=April 29, 2018|title=We're proud to announce that Jolt endorses @BetoORourke for U.S. Senate & @randrewwhite for Texas Governor}}
• Moms Demand Action{{cite tweet|user=randrewwhite|number=987036048344657920|date=April 19, 2018|title=Honored to receive the Gun-Sense Candidate distinction from @MomsDemand. I believe, as they do, that we can fully support the 2nd Amendment while supporting common-sense gun legislation that reduces death & injury from gun violence in our state & country. #GunReformNow #DoRightTX}}
• North East Bexar County Democrats{{cite tweet|user=PatrickSvitek|number=985972218541887488|date=April 16, 2018|title=Inbox: North East Bexar County Democrats endorse @randrewwhite in #txgov runoff against @LupeValdez. White spoke to the group Saturday morning.

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Newspapers

• The Daily Texan{{cite web |url=http://www.dailytexanonline.com/2018/02/20/andrew-white-is-the-best-gubernatorial-candidate-for-students |title=Andrew White is the best gubernatorial candidate for students | The Daily Texan |website=Dailytexanonline.com |date=February 20, 2018 |access-date=February 27, 2018 |archive-date=February 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222104926/http://www.dailytexanonline.com/2018/02/20/andrew-white-is-the-best-gubernatorial-candidate-for-students |url-status=dead }}
• The Dallas Morning News{{cite news|title=We recommend Andrew White in the Democratic primary for Texas Governor|author=Dallas Morning News Editorial|date=February 4, 2018|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2018/02/04/recommend-andrew-white-democratic-primary-texas-governor|access-date=February 4, 2018}}
• Fort Worth Star-Telegram{{cite web|title=Andrew White is the best Democrat to face Greg Abbott in the fall|url=http://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/election/article210995024.html|website=Star-telegram.com|access-date=12 May 2018|language=en}}
• Houston Chronicle{{cite news|title=For Governor:Andrew White is the Democratic Party's George W. Bush in 2018|author=Sean Collins Walsh|date=February 3, 2018|url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/recommendations/article/Andrew-White-is-the-Democratic-Party-s-George-W-12549184.php|access-date=February 4, 2018}}
• San Antonio Express-News{{cite web|url=https://m.mysanantonio.com/opinion/editorials/article/Abbott-and-White-in-governor-s-races-12620698.php |title=Abbott and White in governor's races - San Antonio Express-News |website=M.mysanantonio.com |date=February 19, 2018 |access-date=February 27, 2018}}

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[[File:Texas Governor Results – D Primary 2018.svg|thumb|310px|Initial primary results by county

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{{Election box begin

| title = Democratic primary results{{cite web|url=https://enrpages.sos.state.tx.us/public/mar06_324_state.htm|title=2018 Democratic Party Primary Election - RESULTS|date=March 10, 2018|access-date=May 22, 2018|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310232754/https://enrpages.sos.state.tx.us/public/mar06_324_state.htm|archive-date=March 10, 2018|df=mdy-all}}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link

| candidate = Lupe Valdez

| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes = 436,666

| percentage = 42.89%

| change =

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link

| candidate = Andrew White

| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes = 278,708

| percentage = 27.37%

| change =

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{{Election box candidate with party link

| candidate = Cedric Davis Sr.

| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes = 83,938

| percentage = 8.24%

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{{Election box candidate with party link

| candidate = Grady Yarbrough

| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes = 54,660

| percentage = 5.36%

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{{Election box candidate with party link

| candidate = Jeffrey Payne

| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes = 48,407

| percentage = 4.75%

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{{Election box candidate with party link

| candidate = Adrian Ocegueda

| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes = 44,825

| percentage = 4.4%

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{{Election box candidate with party link

| candidate = Tom Wakely

| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes = 34,889

| percentage = 3.42%

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{{Election box candidate with party link

| candidate = James Clark

| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes = 21,945

| percentage = 2.15%

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{{Election box candidate with party link

| candidate = Joe Mumbach

| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes = 13,921

| percentage = 1.36%

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{{Election box total

| votes = 1,017,959

| percentage = 100%

| change = +463,945

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{{Election box turnout

| votes =

| percentage = 6.67%Percentage of turnout to registered voters

| change = +2.6%

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[[File:Texas gubernatorial Democratic primary runoff, 2018.svg|thumb|310px|Runoff results by county

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|{{legend|#0645b4|Valdez—80–90%}}

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|{{legend|#165016|White—>90%}}

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Lupe Valdez and Andrew White proceeded to a run-off on May 22 since neither received 50% of the vote in the first round of the primary. Lupe Valdez won the runoff.{{Cite web |url=https://www.statesman.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/valdez-defeats-white-democratic-runoff-for-governor/2FQdl4p44QUBLnKbrRA6AO/ |title=Lupe Valdez defeats Andrew White in Texas Democratic governor race |access-date=May 23, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524003922/https://www.statesman.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/valdez-defeats-white-democratic-runoff-for-governor/2FQdl4p44QUBLnKbrRA6AO/ |archive-date=May 24, 2018 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}

{{Election box begin

| title = Democratic primary runoff results

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link

| candidate = Lupe Valdez

| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes =227,577

| percentage =53.1

| change =

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{{Election box candidate with party link|candidate=Andrew White|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=201,356|percentage=46.9|change=}}

{{Election box total

| votes = 432,180

| percentage = 100

| change =

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• Mark Tippetts, former Lago Vista City Councilman

• Kathie Glass, attorney and previous nominee{{cite web|last=Ward |first=Mike |url=http://www.chron.com/news/politics/texas/article/Kathie-Glass-announced-Libertarian-bid-for-12335199.php |title=Kathie Glass announces Libertarian bid for governor - Houston Chronicle |website=Chron.com |date=November 6, 2017 |access-date=February 27, 2018}}
• Patrick Smith{{Cite web|url=http://www.lptexas.org/2018_candidates|title=2018 Candidates|website=Lptexas.org|access-date=December 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222051255/http://www.lptexas.org/2018_candidates|archive-date=December 22, 2017|url-status=dead}}
• Kory Watkins, activist{{cite web|url=http://thedailyhaze.com/kory-watkins-texas-governor-glass-pipes/|title=Kory Watkins For Texas Governor Campaign Releases Glass Pipes To Show He Is The Real Deal|date=October 27, 2017|access-date=January 2, 2018|work=The Daily Haze}}

• [https://www.c-span.org/video/?452205-1/texas-gubernatorial-debate Complete video of debate], September 28, 2018

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| list =

Federal officials

• Mike Pence, vice president of the United States
• Donald Trump, president of the United States

U.S. senators

• John Cornyn, U.S. senator (R-TX)
• Ted Cruz, U.S. senator (R-TX)

Statewide officeholders

• Christi Craddick, Railroad Commissioner of Texas{{cite tweet |user=ChristiCraddick |first=Christi |last=Craddick |number=974744226973003776 |date=March 16, 2018 |title=Calling all Texas Republican women. #KeepTexasRed @TexasGOP @TFRW}}
• Sid Miller, Agriculture Commissioner of Texas{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/MillerForTexas/photos/a.1446230015599165.1073741829.1427314137490753/2246695558885936/?type=3&theater |title=Sid Miller on Facebook |last=Miller |first=Sid |date=May 27, 2018 |website=Facebook.com |access-date=May 28, 2017}}
• Dan Patrick, lieutenant governor of Texas
• Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas{{cite tweet |user=MattShaheen |number=1036701006212595712 |date=September 3, 2018 |title=WHuge Collin County GOP Labor Day Rally! So many fired up about Keeping Texas Red to continue our growing prosperity and high quality of life!! #VoteGOP #HD66 @GregAbbott_TX @VanTaylorTX @KenPaxtonTX @AngelaPaxtonTX @candynoble @Scott_SanfordTX @leachfortexas @justinaholland}}

Texas state senators

• Konni Burton, state senator (R-10th District)
• Bob Hall, state senator (R-2nd District)
• Don Huffines, state senator (R-16th District)
• Van Taylor, state senator (R-8th District){{cite tweet |user=VanTaylorTX |number=1037347903440871424 |date=September 5, 2018 |title=America as #1. Republican policies are driving economic success. Proud to work w @GregAbbott_TX @leachfortexas @Scott_SanfordTX @CandyNobleHD89 forTexas and Collin County.}}

Texas state representatives

• Angie Chen Button, state representative (R-112nd District)
• Linda Koop, state representative (R-102nd District)
• Jeff Leach, state representative (R-67th District)
• Matt Rinaldi, state representative (R-115th District){{cite tweet |user=MattRinaldiTX |number=992777946942332930 |date=May 5, 2018 |title=What enthusiasm gap? Great crowd at @DallasGOP block walk w/ @GregAbbott_TX @DonHuffines @LindaKoopHD102 @AngieChenButton @lisalubyryan. #txlege #KeepTexasRed}}
• Scott Sanford, state representative (R-70th District)
• Matt Shaheen, state representative (R-66th District)
• Valoree Swanson, state representative (R-150th District)

Local officeholders

• Diane Costa, former mayor of Highland Village, Texas{{cite news|title=Gov. Greg Abbott to kick off statewide Block Walking Event|author=Crossroads Today|date=May 5, 2018|url=https://www.texastribune.org/2017/01/09/dan-patrick-announces-hes-running-re-election/|access-date=May 5, 2018}}
• Faith Johnson, Dallas County District Attorney

Individuals

• Glenn Beck, television/radio host and political commentator{{cite tweet |user=glennbeck |number=1000870376463847425 |date=May 27, 2018 |title=@GregAbbott_TX is the best governor I have ever had the honor to watch. Soro’s is pouring millions into Texas to turn it blue. Only TWO counties are keeping Texas Red. It is that close. #wakeuptexans I pray for the Gov to remain strong, decent and in office.}}
• Jerry Jones, businessman and owner of the Dallas Cowboys{{cite tweet |user=AngelaPaxtonTX |number=976290200396574720 |date=March 20, 2018 |title=What a wonderful event today in Frisco hosted by Jerry Jones for @GregAbbott_TX. So good to see so many friends. Thank you Bobby and Phyllis Ray for inviting me as your guest. @leachfortexas @MattShaheen @candynoble @Scott_SanfordTX @SenBobHall @KonniBurton}}
• Angela Paxton, wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Republican candidate for Texas Senate, District 8

Organizations

• Associated Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors of Texas{{cite tweet |user=AbbottCampaign |number=984088223000465408|date=April 11, 2018 |title=.@GregAbbott_TX: ".@GregAbbott_TX: "I am proud to receive the endorsement of the Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas PAC. They understand the importance of fostering successful small businesses & economic achievements through low taxes & reasonable regulations."}}
• Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas{{cite news|title=Largest police group in Texas endorses Greg Abbott over former Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez|first=Lauren|last=McGaughy|date=July 27, 2018|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2018-elections/2018/07/27/largest-police-group-texas-endorses-greg-abbott-former-dallas-county-sheriff-lupe-valdez|work=The Dallas Morning News}}
• Dallas County Sheriff's Association{{cite web|title=Dallas sheriff's association endorses Gov. Greg Abbott over their former boss, Lupe Valdez|first=David|last=Tarrant|date=September 20, 2018|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2018/09/20/dallas-sheriffs-association-endorses-gov-greg-abbott-former-boss-lupe-valdez|work=DallasNews.com}}
• Empower Texans
• National Federation of Independent Business{{cite web|title=WATCH: NFIB Texas PAC Endorses Governor Abbott for Second Term|date=July 12, 2018|url=https://www.nfib.com/content/news/elections/watch-nfib-texas-pac-endorses-governor-abbott-for-second-term/|work=NFIB}}
• NRA Political Victory Fund
• Rural Friends of Electric Cooperatives{{cite tweet |user=AbbottCampaign |number=982276343378276353 |date=April 6, 2018 |title=.@GregAbbott_TX: .@GregAbbott_TX: "I am proud to receive the endorsement of the Rural Friends of Electric Cooperatives PAC, an organization that works diligently to provide energy resources to rural Texans and businesses." }}
• Texas Agricultural Aviation Association{{cite tweet |user=AbbottCampaign |number=986620998744264704 |date=April 18, 2018 |title=.@GregAbbott_TX: "I look forward to working with the Texas Agricultural Aviation Association and others over the next four years as we bring even more innovation to Texas' thriving agricultural industry." }}
• Texas Hospital Association{{cite tweet |user=AbbottCampaign |number=992060067716456448 |date=May 3, 2018 |title=.@GregAbbott_TX: ".@GregAbbott_TX: "I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Texas Hospital Association's political action committee, and I am excited to work with them to strengthen our hospitals and health systems and provide even greater care to the people of Texas."" }}
• Texas Pyrotechnic Association{{cite tweet |user=AbbottCampaign |number=989157554986110976 |date=April 25, 2018 |title=.@GregAbbott_TX: ".@GregAbbott_TX: "I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Texas Pyrotechnic Association PAC, an organization that epitomizes the powerful force of small businesses in our great state." }}

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News{{cite web|title=We recommend Greg Abbott for governor|date=October 18, 2018|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2018/10/18/we-recommend-greg-abbott-for-governor-1|work=Dallas Morning News}}
• Fort Worth Star-Telegram{{cite web|title=For Texas governor: Greg Abbott, without a doubt|url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/editorials/article220649710.html|work=Fort Worth Star-Telegram|date=October 26, 2018|access-date=October 28, 2018}}
• San Antonio Express-News{{cite web|title=Gov. Abbott for a second term|date=October 18, 2018|url=https://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/editorials/article/Gov-Abbott-for-a-second-term-13318959.php|work=San Antonio Express-News}}

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| list =

U.S. cabinet and cabinet-level officials

• Julián Castro, former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and former mayor of San Antonio
• Tom Perez, former United States Secretary of Labor and chairman of the Democratic National Committee{{cite tweet |user=TomPerez |number=999786402740080645 |date=May 24, 2018 |title=.Representation matters and we are working hard to elect Democratic candidates in every ZIP code and up and down the ballot who look like the people they serve. ¡Adelante, @LupeValdez!}}

U.S. representatives

• Joaquín Castro, U.S. representative (D-TX 20th District)
• Gabby Giffords, former U.S. representative (D-AZ 8th District) and gun control activist
• Seth Moulton, U.S. representative (D-MA 6th District){{cite tweet |user=sethmoulton |number=1042794617417216000 |date=September 20, 2018 |title=I am proud to endorse a new group of @serve_america candidates who will put public service before personal gain. They are ready to bring a new generation of leadership to Washington and to state capitals across the country! I hope you will join me in supporting their campaigns.}}

Texas state senators

• Wendy Davis, former state senator (D-District 10) and 2014 Democratic nominee for governor of Texas{{cite tweet |user=WendyDavis |number=999118862716043264 |date=May 22, 2018 |title=Congratulations @LupeValdez!}}
• Sylvia Garcia, state senator (D-6th District) and Democratic nominee for Texas's 29th congressional district
• José Menéndez, state senator (D-20th District)
• José Rodríguez, state senator (D-29th District)
• Leticia Van de Putte, former state senator (D-26th District), 2014 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, and 2015 candidate for mayor of San Antonio

Texas state representatives

• Roberto Alonzo, state representative (D-104th District)
• Carol Alvarado, state representative (D-145th District)
• Rafael Anchia, state representative (D-103rd District)
• Diana Arévalo, state representative (D-116th District)
• Diego Bernal, state representative (D-123rd District)
• César Blanco, state representative (D-76th District)
• Terry Canales, state representative (D-40th District)
• Nicole Collier, state representative (D-95th District)
• Jessica Farrar, state representative (D-148th District)
• Domingo García, former state representative (D-104th District)
• Mary González, state representative (D-75th District)
• Ryan Guillen, state representative (D-31st District)
• Ana Hernandez, state representative (D-143rd District)
• Gina Hinojosa, state representative (D-49th District)
• Celia Israel, state representative (D-50th District)
• Eric Johnson, state representative (D-100th District){{cite tweet |user=JohnsonforTexas |number=1002349384791707651 |date=May 31, 2018 |title=Great to spend time with my fellow @dallasdemocrats, especially my wife @FemmeNakita and the next Governor of Texas, @LupeValdez! #JohnsonJordan18 #txlege}}
• Mando Martinez, state representative (D-39th District)
• Ina Minjarez, state representative (D-124th District)
• Sergio Muñoz, state representative (D-36th District)
• Victoria Neave, state representative (D-107th District)
• Poncho Nevárez, state representative (D-74th District)
• Lina Ortega, state representative (D-77th District)
• Ron Reynolds, state representative (D-27th District)
• Eddie Rodriguez, state representative (D-51st District)
• Justin Rodriguez, state representative (D-125th District)
• Chris Turner, state representative (D-101st District) and chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus{{cite tweet |user=ChrisGTurner |number=999126366959296512 |date=May 22, 2018 |title=Congratulations to @LupeValdez on winning the Democratic nomination for #TXgov. And thank you to @randrewwhite for the race you ran. Onward to November! #txlege}}

Local officeholders

• Sammy Casados, Pasadena City Council member
• Theresa Daniel, Dallas County commissioner
• Chris Diaz, Harris County constable
• Robert Gallegos, Houston City Council member
• Adrian Garcia, former Harris County sheriff
• Elba Garcia, Dallas County commissioner
• Gilbert Gonzales, mayor of Raymondville, Texas
• Clay Jenkins, Dallas County Judge
• Omar Lucio, sheriff of Cameron County, Texas
• John Wiley Price, Dallas County commissioner
• Jeff Travillion, Travis County commissioner
• Richard Wiles, sheriff of El Paso County, Texas

Individuals

• Mike Collier, businessman and 2018 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor of Texas{{cite tweet|user=CollierforTexas|number=999120615339589632|date=May 22, 2018|title=Congratulations to @LupeValdez for winning the Democratic nomination for Governor of Texas. I look forward to working with Sheriff Valdez to help make a better state for ALL Texans.}}
• John Leguizamo, actor
• Diane Ravitch, former assistant U.S. secretary of education, educational policy analyst and research professor at New York University
• Joy-Ann Reid, MSNBC national correspondent and television host{{cite web |url=https://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/lupe-valdez-speaks-to-her-win-as-democratic-nominee-for-texas-governor-1242906691868 |title=Lupe Valdez Speaks to Her Win as Democratic Nominee for Texas Governor |date=May 28, 2018 |publisher=MSNBC |access-date=May 28, 2018}}
• Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood and pro-choice activist
• George Takei, actor{{cite tweet|user=GeorgeTakei|number=999278961644462081|date=May 23, 2018|title=Congratulations to @LupeValdez, who won her primary for governor of Texas and is pretty much Trump’s worst nightmare: a lesbian, Latina former sheriff—in short, the progressive answer to bigot and pardoned felon Joe Arpaio. Give her a follow, friends. #BlueWave}}
• Andrew White, businessman, son of former Texas Governor Mark White and candidate for the 2018 Texas gubernatorial Democratic nomination{{cite tweet|user=randrewwhite|number=999119724716920838|date=May 22, 2018|title=Congratulations to @LupeValdez for winning the Democratic nomination for Governor of Texas. She has my endorsement and my support. Let’s #DoRightTX and win in November!}}

Organizations

• AFL–CIO
• Annie's List{{cite tweet|user=AnniesListTX|number=999391611288276992|date=May 23, 2018|title=Annie’s List is pleased to announce our endorsement of @LupeValdez for Governor, @joifortexas for Comptroller and @KimOlson4TxAg for Commissioner of Agriculture. We are excited for their campaigns and believe these women truly represent the future of Texas!}}
• Equality Texas
• Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund
• Human Rights Campaign{{cite tweet|user=HRC|number=1038020303316762625|date=September 7, 2018|title=.@HRC is proud to endorse @LupeValdez for governor of Texas. She is the first out #LGBTQ Latina candidate in the nation to win a major party's nomination for governor. #VamosValdez #TXGov #TXLege http://www.hrc.org/blog/hrc-endorses-lupe-valdez-in-her-historic-bid-for-governor-of-texas …}}
• Planned Parenthood

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Governors

• Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico and Libertarian nominee for president of the United States in the 2012 and 2016 elections{{cite tweet|user=Mark4Gov|number=999765924256169985|date=May 24, 2018|title=It was great to receive an endorsement from @GovGaryJohnson recently. He has also agreed to serve as a policy adviser on my campaign – thank you Gary! Check out the rest of my team at https://mark4gov.com/?page_id=12}}
• William Weld, former governor of Massachusetts and Libertarian nominee for vice president of the United States in the 2016 election{{cite tweet|user=GovBillWeld|number=1033397312708599809|date=August 25, 2018|title=Mark Tippetts is a business leader, father of four, and understands the issues facing Texans today. He knows what it takes to create jobs, keep government out of the way, and defend our freedoms. He will make a great Governor. I proudly endorse @Mark4Gov for Governor of Texas.}}

Individuals

• Christian Ehmling, political activist, editor in chief of East County Liberty Talk, former Republican candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 16{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=262264531255514&id=147953389353296|title=East County Liberty Talk|website=Facebook.com|access-date=April 3, 2019}}
• Kinky Friedman, singer, songwriter, humorist, novelist, former candidate for governor, and former columnist for Texas Monthly{{cite web|url=https://txelects.com/endorsement-news-for-october-11/|title=Endorsement News for October 11 – Texas Election Source|website=Txelects.com|access-date=April 3, 2019}}
• Rob Kampia, co-founder and former executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project{{cite web |url=https://mark4gov.com/?page_id=12 |title=My Team |publisher=Mark Tippets Campaign |access-date=June 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618125746/https://mark4gov.com/?page_id=12 |archive-date=June 18, 2018 |url-status=dead}}
• Mary Ruwart, biomedical researcher and Libertarian activist
• Nicholas Sarwark, chairman of the Libertarian National Committee{{cite tweet|user=Mark4Gov|number=1017927228594769920|date=July 13, 2018|title=IWith @nsarwark, the chair of the Libertarian National Party. #LetMarkDebate #EndTwoPartyRule}}

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• Bexar (largest municipality: San Antonio)
• Culberson (largest municipality: Van Horn)
• Harris (largest municipality: Houston)
• Hays (largest municipality: San Marcos)

• Frio (largest municipality: Pearsall)
• Jim Wells (largest municipality: Alice)
• Val Verde (largest municipality: Del Rio)

Abbott won 25 of 36 congressional districts, including two that elected Democrats.https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::19b1b774-7706-485b-a21a-896bbcbddbba

Voter demographic data was collected by CNN. The voter survey is based on exit polls.{{Cite web |title=2018 Texas Exit Polls |url=https://www.cnn.com/election/2018/exit-polls/texas |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=CNN Politics |language=en}}

{{Reflist}}

• [https://votesmart.org/election/2018/G/TX/2018-gubernatorial Candidates] at Vote Smart
• [https://ballotpedia.org/Texas_gubernatorial_election,_2018 Candidates] at Ballotpedia

Debates

• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKwoEHVZZPk Democratic Primary Debate, February 13, 2018]

Official campaign websites

• [https://web.archive.org/web/20180916065749/https://www.gregabbott.com/ Greg Abbott (R) for Governor]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140057/https://mark4gov.com/ Mark Tippetts (L) for Governor]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20181026024035/https://www.lupevaldez.com/ Lupe Valdez (D) for Governor]

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