# The Race for Texas Lieutenant Governor

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Podcast: [Y'all-itics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/y-all-itics-637213)
Published: 2026-06-21T10:00:00+00:00
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Two candidates, and possibly a third, are running for Lieutenant Governor. Texans are very familiar with incumbent Republican Dan Patrick. Democratic nominee Vikki Goodwin, a state Representative, is looking to build up her profile with voters outside of the Austin area. And then there’s Mike Collier, who’s trying to run as an independent, but a court will have to decide if he makes the ballot at all. In this episode of Y’all-itics all three candidate make their pitches to the Jasons… and Texas voters. GUESTS Dan Patrick, R – Nominee for Lieutenant Governor Vikki Goodwin, D - Nominee for Lieutenant Governor Mike Collier, Independent

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