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

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.

by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

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.

Politics & Elections

Democrat Vikki Goodwin rallies in support of recreational cannabis in San Antonio

Goodwin accused her election rival, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, of repeatedly standing in the way of marijuana reform in Texas.

by Michael Karlis October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Texas News

Celebrity endorsements roll in for Texas Democrats

Willie Nelson, the Chicks, Bill Nye, Don Henley and other celebrities have thrown their weight behind Texas Democrats in recent weeks.

by Stephanie Koithan October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

News

Candidate Vikki Goodwin reports Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to law enforcement for deepfake political ad

Goodwin, a Democrat, argues that Patrick violated a 2019 Texas law against producing deepfake political ads close to an election.

by Stephanie Koithan September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Texas News

‘Uncharted territory’: Two months from Election Day, Democrats in Texas are truly competitive

Democrat James Talarico is consistently leading in the polls over Ken Paxton, which is unheard of in recent decades. National forecasters are calling Texas a tie, or else giving the advantage to the Democrat.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

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