Outspent and unknown, Democrat Vikki Goodwin gives Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick his toughest race yet

A local news story from Texas, reported by Click2Houston KPRC.

Local News · Texas · October 15, 2026

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The race for Texas’ powerful second-in-command role pits a third-term GOP kingmaker against a state lawmaker who is riding the political tailwind felt by Democrats up and down the ballot.

Reported by Click2Houston KPRC, October 15, 2026. Read the full story at Click2Houston KPRC →

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