Vikki Goodwin
Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Texas · Challenger
State representative
Austin state representative who flipped a Republican-held House seat in 2018. Won the May 26 runoff with 67.8%. Reported about $643,000 cash on hand in the latest filings.
Where Goodwin stands
- Hemp and THC
- Opposes the THC ban.
- Schools
- Wants the state to pay a larger share of public school funding; opposes school vouchers.
- Health care
- Proposes a state-run public health insurance option paid for partly by a new cannabis tax.
- School curriculum
- Says school districts should be free to teach diversity, equity and inclusion.
Background
- Texas House of Representatives, District 47, 2019–present
In the news
- Outspent and unknown, Democrat Vikki Goodwin gives Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick his toughest race yet Texas Public Radio, October 15, 2026
Also running for Lieutenant Governor
- Dan Patrick Republican
- Anthony Cristo Libertarian
- Kevin McCormick Green
Sources
- Texas Public Radio: Goodwin gives Patrick his toughest race yet (Oct 15, 2026)
- Wikipedia: 2026 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election
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