Summary
Katherine Culbert, a Texas politician, filed to run as a Republican for the Texas Railroad Commission in 2026, despite previously raising funds using Democratic platforms. This has raised questions about transparency and ethics in campaign fundraising and candidate disclosures in Texas politics.
Key Facts
- Katherine Culbert was a Democratic nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission in 2024.
- Culbert lost the 2024 election to Republican Christi Craddick by 16.6 percentage points.
- She filed to run as a Republican for the 2026 Texas Railroad Commission election.
- Critics say she used Democratic fundraising tools, like ActBlue, without revealing her intent to switch parties.
- Culbert's past campaign focused on environmental protection and corporate accountability.
- Her recent campaign messaging emphasizes leadership beyond party lines.
- Some Democratic supporters have expressed dissatisfaction and suggested seeking refunds for donations.
