UNBELIEVABLE: Vikki goodwin | History Defined

Texas lieutenant governor: Who is running and what to know

The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here's where GOP candidate Dan Patrick and democractic candidate Vikki Goodwin stand.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 28

Texas’ maternal health report delay is political and puts pregnant women at risk, lawmakers say

The highly anticipated report, which includes deaths that occurred after Texas banned abortions, has recommendations on how to reduce pregnancy risks.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 25

Texas universities limit their brands in political ads. Dan Patrick used them anyway.

It is not clear if Patrick’s campaign sought permission from three Texas universities to use their trademarks in a college football-inspired ad that appears to be AI-generated.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 14

They’re Mostly Anglo. They’re Largely from Austin. And They Just Might Have a Shot.

Led by James Talarico, a relatively well-qualified Democratic slate—one that poorly reflects the state's demography and geography—might have gotten its most important boost from the Republican side on Tuesday.

Texas Observer · May 27

Vikki Goodwin defeats Houston union leader in lieutenant governor Democratic runoff

The Austin lawmaker now faces an uphill battle against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the state’s second-highest executive, in November.

The Texas Tribune · May 27

Texas lieutenant governor Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know

The lieutenant governor’s office is one of the most powerful in Texas government, and the 2026 race features a Democratic runoff between Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Velez.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 24

To Lead Blue Backlash, Texas Dems Turn to Austin

November's liberal army will be helmed by James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, after the capital city and Latino-majority areas propelled the former to victory over Jasmine Crockett.

Texas Observer · Mar 4

Incumbents prevail in Texas legislative races amid proxy battles over casinos, tort reform

The most expensive state House primaries this cycle were proxy wars over issues including casinos, tort reform and a lingering battle between establishment Republicans and more hardline conservatives.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick easily win their Republican primaries

On the Democratic side, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa captured the nomination to take on Abbott while Rep. Vikki Goodwin is in the lead for the lieutenant governor nomination.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Can Labor Candidates Help Texas Dems Win Back Power?

A slate of union-affiliated candidates are taking the labor movement on the campaign trail up and down the ballot.

Texas Observer · Feb 18