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From left: State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, labor advocate Marcos Vélez and software company manager Courtney Head are vying for the Democratic nomination for Texas lieutenant governor.
Patricia Lim, KUT News / Courtesy photos from Vélez and Head campaigns
Three Democrats want to bring new ideas to the role of Lieutenant Governor of Texas. But no matter who wins March’s Democratic primary, they’ll face an uphill battle running against incumbent Republican Dan Patrick in November.