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

A local news story from Texas, reported by Texas Tribune.

Local News · Texas · October 15, 2026

From Texas Tribune

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 Texas Tribune, October 15, 2026. Read the full story at Texas Tribune →

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