Nate Sheets

Commissioner of Agriculture · Republican Primary 2026

Republican

About ✓ Verified

Agriculture entrepreneur and former Nature Nate's honey company founder challenging three-term incumbent Sid Miller despite trailing significantly in polling even with Governor Abbott's endorsement.

Key Positions ✓ Verified

DOGE the agency — audit TDA to cut unnecessary taxes, fees, and regulations
MAHA the school lunch program — prioritize Texas-grown produce and meat over ultra-processed foods
Stop foreign ownership of Texas farmland
Bring new jobs to rural Texas through agricultural processing and refining
Protect bee populations and promote food purity standards
Support Texas farmers in raising and selling clean, healthy food
Implement E-Verify program for all employment in Texas
Focus on Texas First purchasing by state agencies, schools, and universities

Strengths Sourced

Strong business background with successful honey company
Massive fundraising advantage over Miller
Governor Abbott's endorsement and support
Major agricultural organization backing
Clean record without scandals

Concerns Sourced

No previous elected office experience
Still trailing significantly in polling
Limited name recognition among voters
Lacks Trump endorsement unlike Miller
Relatively new to agricultural politics

Endorsements ✓ Verified

Greg Abbott (elected official)
Texas Farm Bureau (advocacy group)
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (professional association)
Texas Cattle Feeders Association BEEF PAC (advocacy group)
Texas Wildlife Association (advocacy group)
National Cutting Horse Association (professional association)
Texas Alliance for Life (advocacy group)
Gun Owners of America (advocacy group)
Texas Eagle Forum (political organization)
True Texas Project (political organization)
Grassroots America — We the People (political organization)
Texas College Republicans (political organization)
Make Texans Healthy Again (advocacy group)
Dawn Buckingham (elected official)
Charles Perry (elected official)
Kevin Sparks (elected official)
Angela Paxton (elected official)
Jeff Leach (elected official)
Rick Santorum (public figure)
Houston Chronicle (editorial board)
Austin American-Statesman (editorial board)

Polling ✓ Verified

Still trailing Miller 48% vs. 18% in University of Houston poll despite Abbott endorsement, with 34% undecided. Nearly two-thirds of voters don't know enough about Sheets to have an opinion according to February 2026 polling.

Fundraising ✓ Verified

Strong — raised over $506,000 through 2025, ending with $373,235 cash on hand. Continues to outpace Miller 3-to-1 in fundraising since start of 2025. Over $410,000 from business associates, partners, and family.

Sources (20)

New poll for Texas primary has Roy, Miller leading races (2026-02-24)
2026 Primary Election Endorsements (2026-02-24)
Incumbent Sid Miller (R) and Nate Sheets (R) are running in the Republican primary for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture on March 3, 2026 - Ballotpedia News (2026-02-24)
Despite Abbott endorsement, Sheets trails incumbent Miller in Agriculture Commissioner race (2026-02-24)
Gov. Abbott endorses Nate Sheets for ag commissioner (2026-02-24)
Top candidates in the 2026 Texas agriculture commissioner primary (2026-02-24)
Texas Agriculture Commissioner election, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
The race that could shape your grocery bill: Texas Agriculture Commissioner. See who's running - CBS Texas (2026-02-24)
Abbott Endorses Sid Miller’s Challenger Nate Sheets in 2026 GOP Primary for Agriculture Commissioner | 2026 | The Texan (2026-02-24)
Texas agriculture commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know (2026-02-24)
Texas agriculture commissioner race shake up (2026-02-24)
Gov. Abbott endorses Nate Sheets over Sid Miller for agriculture commissioner (2026-02-24)
Nate Sheets - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Republican challenger for Texas Agriculture Commissioner discusses priorities, endorsement by Gov. Abbott - CBS Texas (2026-02-24)
Endorsements - Nate Sheets for AG Commissioner (2026-02-24)
Texas Agriculture Commissioner election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Why Ag Commissioner Sid Miller is the underdog in his primary (2026-02-24)
Sid Miller - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Who’s leading in Texas’ 2026 election? New poll offers clues | khou.com (2026-02-24)
Chip Roy, Mayes Middleton leading Texas attorney general GOP primary in new poll – Houston Public Media (2026-02-24)

Data last verified: Mar 3, 2026 · 20 sources cited

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