Lt. Governor

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.

Republican incumbent Dan Patrick faces Democrat Vikki Goodwin in the race for Texas lieutenant governor, a powerful office that leads the state Senate and helps shape Texas’ legislative agenda. Also running are Libertarian Anthony Cristo and Green Party candidate Kevin McCormick.

Examining charitable bail organizations and banning Delta 9 were also among Patrick’s priorities in the next legislative session.

Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke will compete to be Texas' governor in November. Both parties will head to a run-off for the attorney general's seat.