AUSTIN – Toppling a powerful GOP lieutenant governor after a decade of leadership in a deep-red state is no small task. Three Texas Democrats say it’s time to take a swing at Dan Patrick anyway. First ...
The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.
Four Democratic candidates are running for Texas lieutenant governor—the second-in-command to the governor—in the upcoming March 3 primary election.
Democratic candidate Courtney Head, a San Antonio-based corporate head of a software company, laid out a progressive platform ...
"Those who say this will undermine public schools are wrong." ...
The contest features Christi Craddick, Kelly Hancock and Don Huffines. The comptroller oversees the state's new $1B voucher ...
Rep. Vikki Goodwin's legislative experience sets her apart in a race for one of Texas' most powerful offices, the Statesman ...
Muslims in San Antonio gather at a local mosque. Texas Republicans intensified their attacks against Islam this week, playing on unfounded concerns that ...
Four Republican candidates are running for Texas lieutenant governor—the second-in-command to the governor—in the upcoming March 3 primary election.
Editor’s note: To help readers learn more about primary candidates, The Texas Tribune is sharing background information on top candidates. In particularly crowded races, we focused on candidates who ...