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Texas · Texas Lieutenant Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Dan Patrick

RepublicanIncumbent

Incumbent lieutenant governor (2015–present)

2026 race · Texas Lieutenant Governor

71% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

29%71%

57% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

43%57%
● Vikki Goodwin● Dan PatrickINC
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Background

Current office
Texas Lieutenant Governor
Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
5 (5 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Texas, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    Lieutenant Governor Nov 8, 2022

    R · 53.7% · 4,317,770 votes

    Won
  2. 2018

    Lieutenant Governor Nov 6, 2018

    R · 51.3% · 4,260,186 votes

    Won
  3. 2012

    State Senate · SD-7 Nov 6, 2012

    R · 68.4% · 196,526 votes

    Won
  4. 2010

    State Senate · SD-7 Nov 2, 2010

    R · 86.4% · 184,704 votes

    Won
  5. 2006

    State Senate · SD-7 Nov 7, 2006

    R · 69.2% · 118,067 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026