Lampasas, TX -  Clayton Tucker, Democratic candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, issued the following statement following an op-ed published today by outgoing Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller calling his fellow Texans to not vote for Republican nominee Nate Sheets:

“Commissioner Miller and I have our disagreements. We differ on our political sports teams, but, as Texans, we have common ground on protecting Texas. Texas needs protectors.

“When Republicans learned of the lack of moral character for GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales, who like Sheets had an inappropriate affair with a subordinate, they rightfully forced him to resign. The same thing happened to Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, which again was the right decision. Our leaders should be held to a higher moral standard. So why is it that we are holding a double standard for my opponent?

“Nate himself admitted to adultery, porn addiction, and alcoholism. As a human, I wish him peace. As a man seeking to be a leader, I do not trust he has the moral character to be a protector. 

“Working farmers, ranchers, and consumers alike have been pushed aside for too long while transnational corporations get their way. Both Miller and I have spoken out against unchecked AI data centers threatening our water supplies and rural communities. Our land and water should serve the Texans who depend on vital resources. 

“Texans deserve an Agriculture Commissioner who will stand up for family farms and working people. That’s what I’ve fought for throughout this campaign, and that’s exactly what I’ll do as Agriculture Commissioner.”

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