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Independent · Houston, Texas · Founded 2026

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2026 Texas Muslim Voter Guide

Race 7 of 18

Commissioner of Agriculture

Regulates agriculture, weights and measures and pesticides, and runs school nutrition programs.

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  • Nate Sheets
    Photo: Candidate-submitted photo via Community Impact

    Republican

    Nate Sheets

    Nate Sheets is the Republican candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture. Sheets campaigns on cleaner food and stronger farms.

    Hometown / home base
    Frisco / North Texas
    Agriculture background
    Honey entrepreneur + ranch operator
    Profession / credential
    Founder, Nature Nate’s Honey
    Campaign finance
    $104,510 cash on hand
    Top ag priority
    Clean food + stronger farms
    Public / political experience
    First run for public office
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  • Clayton Tucker
    Photo: Candidate-submitted photo via Community Impact

    Democrat

    Clayton Tucker

    Clayton Tucker is the Democratic candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture. Tucker campaigns on food and farming affordability, water and rural economic development.

    Hometown / home base
    Lampasas
    Agriculture background
    Family rancher
    Profession / credential
    Rancher + Texas Farmers Union secretary
    Campaign finance
    $162,456 cash on hand
    Top ag priority
    Protect family farms + water
    Public / political experience
    2020 State Senate candidate + organizer
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  • Austin R. Kelly
    Photo: Candidate-submitted photo via Community Impact

    Libertarian

    Austin R. Kelly

    Austin R. Kelly is the Libertarian candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture. Kelly says he would cut regulatory barriers for family farms and reduce subsidies.

    Hometown / home base
    Comanche County roots
    Agriculture background
    Agricultural scientist + ag consultant
    Profession / credential
    Ecologist / PhD candidate
    Campaign finance
    $0 cash on hand
    Top ag priority
    Water + property rights
    Public / political experience
    Scientist, educator, nonprofit board service
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What we examine for this office

  1. 1. Office-Specific Record & Authority
  2. 2. Family & Household Policy
  3. 3. Muslims, Islam & Civil Rights — Documented Record
  4. 4. Muslim Community Engagement
  5. 5. Political Money & Israel-Policy Organizations
  6. 6. Democracy & Civil Liberties
  7. 7. Palestine, Israel & Foreign Policy

Candidates as printed on the 2026 General Election statewide sample ballot (Texas Secretary of State): Nate Sheets (Republican), Clayton Tucker (Democrat), Austin R. Kelly (Libertarian).

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