Democratic candidates for Texas Comptroller share their qualifications

Savant Moore, Sarah Eckhardt and Michael Lange outline their visions for the role

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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In a Q&A with the Beaumont Enterprise, the Democratic candidates for Texas Comptroller discussed their qualifications, priorities and how they would hold other entities accountable if elected. The candidates highlighted their diverse backgrounds in public service, business and finance as they make their case to voters ahead of the primary election.

Why it matters

The Texas Comptroller is a powerful position that oversees the state's $338 billion budget, tax collection, revenue estimation and more. Voters will have an important choice to make in selecting the next Comptroller, who will play a key role in shaping Texas' economic future.

The details

The three Democratic candidates - Savant Moore, Sarah Eckhardt and Michael Lange - each bring unique experiences to the race. Moore touts his background as a small business owner and school board member, while Eckhardt highlights her two decades in public service, including as a state senator. Lange emphasizes his 40 years of finance experience working for large corporations and small businesses. The candidates outlined plans to increase transparency, properly fund public education and support small businesses if elected.

  • The Democratic primary election will be held on March 4, 2026.

The players

Savant Moore

A small business owner, school board member and disabled veteran who is running to bring a "progressive vision" to the Comptroller's office.

Sarah Eckhardt

A state senator with over 20 years of public service experience, including as a county judge, who is running to be an "independent voice" in the Comptroller's office.

Michael Lange

A finance professional with 40 years of experience working for large corporations and small businesses, who is running to bring transparency and accountability to the Comptroller's office.

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What they’re saying

“I've been a public servant for over 20 years, from my role as an Assistant County Attorney in Travis County to serving as County Judge — a role in which I led more than 4,000 employees across dozens of departments to deliver quality services, balanced budgets and lower property taxes.”

— Sarah Eckhardt, State Senator (beaumontenterprise.com)

“I'm the only candidate who can relate to most people. I'm a veteran. So you know that I have a service spirit. I joined the United States Army when I was 17 years old. I also became a ranger, so my standard is very high. I'm a teacher, meaning I care about our future.”

— Savant Moore (beaumontenterprise.com)

“I'm not a professional politician, but I am a professional businessman with financial experience in business, the bottom line is net profit. But in state government, you're supposed to be a servant leader and a Comptroller. The bottom line should always be, are you making the people of Texas safer? Are they living better and more affordable lives?”

— Michael Lange (beaumontenterprise.com)

What’s next

The Democratic primary election for Texas Comptroller will be held on March 4, 2026.

The takeaway

The race for Texas Comptroller features three Democratic candidates with diverse backgrounds and visions for the role. Voters will have an important choice to make in selecting the next Comptroller, who will play a key part in shaping the state's economic future.