
Jim Wright
Jim Wright is a former Texas Railroad Commissioner who recently lost his position in a runoff election to Republican nominee Bo French. Wright served as a commissioner for several years, overseeing the regulation of Texas's oil and gas industry, and was backed by prominent figures within the Texas GOP, including Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. His defeat in the May 2025 runoff marked a significant shift in the Texas political landscape, as he was ousted by a candidate with a controversial and provocative rhetoric.
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French reached the general election after ousting incumbent Railroad Commissioner, Republican Jim Wright in May’s runoff election.
KFile: Texas GOP candidate Bo French has a history of calling for public executionsCNN·
United States· 2026-09-28









