Sid Miller

Commissioner of Agriculture · Republican Primary 2026

IncumbentRepublican

About ✓ Verified

Three-term incumbent seeking fourth term who received last-minute Trump endorsement on February 27, 2026, despite Governor Abbott's opposition and ongoing controversies over hiring a convicted felon as chief of staff.

Key Positions ✓ Verified

America First beef policy — heifer retention tax credit and stronger country-of-origin labeling
Rebuild U.S. cattle herd and domestic processing capacity
Increase Texas-grown food in school lunch programs through Farm Fresh Fridays
Oppose increased Argentine beef imports
Hemp regulation and THC policy adjustments
Fight childhood obesity
Increase water security for Texas
Boost local producers through Go Texan brand program

Strengths Sourced

Donald Trump's last-minute endorsement
Three terms of experience as commissioner
Strong polling lead over challenger
Proven MAGA conservative credentials
Deep connections with rural voters

Concerns Sourced

Multiple scandals throughout tenure
Governor Abbott called tenure 'utter failure'
Significantly trailing in fundraising
Hired convicted felon as chief of staff
Inflammatory social media controversies

Endorsements ✓ Verified

Donald Trump (public figure)
Texas Right to Life (advocacy group)
Texas Home School Coalition (advocacy group)
Texas International Produce Association (business group)
United Republicans (political organization)
Pastors PAC (political organization)
REAL TEXANS PAC (political organization)
Independent Cattlemen's Association of Texas (business group)
10 U.S. House Members (elected official)

Polling ✓ Verified

Leading strongly at 48% vs. Sheets' 18% in February 2026 University of Houston poll despite controversies and lack of Trump endorsement at that time.

Fundraising ✓ Verified

Weak — raised roughly $291,000 through 2025, ending with $102,525 cash on hand. Being outraised approximately 3-to-1 since start of 2025 by challenger.

Sources (20)

New poll for Texas primary has Roy, Miller leading races (2026-02-24)
Texas Agriculture Commissioner election, 2026 - Ballotpedia (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)
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)
2026 Primary Election Endorsements - (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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