https://www.tpr.org/tags/vikki-goodwin Vikki Goodwin en-US Copyright Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:21:43 GMT https://www.tpr.org/government-politics/2026-10-15/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. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:21:43 GMT https://www.tpr.org/government-politics/2026-10-15/outspent-and-unknown-democrat-vikki-goodwin-gives-lt-gov-dan-patrick-his-toughest-race-yet Alejandro Serrano | The Texas Tribune