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Coverage dated November 3, 2026 to November 4, 2026

Texas lt. governor race 2026: Democrat Vikki Goodwin defeats Republican incumbent Dan Patrick

Headline from FOX 4 Dallas

Democratic State Rep. Vikki Goodwin has won the seat for Texas’ lieutenant governor. Initial precinct counts show Goodwin received 52 percent of the vote, while Patrick received 46 percent, giving the Democrat a victory.

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6 articles, oldest first.

  1. CW 39 Houston

    Goodwin challenges incumbent Lt. Gov. Patrick for most powerful state office in Texas (opens CW 39 Houston)

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    CW 39 Houston's feed description

    Voters in Texas face a close contest between incumbent Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and challenger State Representative Vikki Goodwin, as recent polling indicates a tight race alongside minor party candidates.

  2. Texas Standard

    Goodwin leads Texas lieutenant governor race as early results come in (opens Texas Standard)

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    Texas Standard's feed description

    Republican incumbent Dan Patrick is seeking a fourth term against Democratic state Rep. Vikki Goodwin in a closely watched statewide contest.

  3. Texas Tribune

    Democrat Vikki Goodwin declares victory over Dan Patrick to become Texas lieutenant governor (opens Texas Tribune)

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    Texas Tribune's feed description

    The race became unexpectedly close in the final weeks of the cycle, with the incumbent naming his opponent and releasing attack ads unlike in his previous contests.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Democrat Vikki Goodwin wins election for lieutenant governor in Texas (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Democrat Vikki Goodwin wins election for lieutenant governor in Texas

  5. FOX 4 Dallas

    Texas lt. governor race 2026: Democrat Vikki Goodwin defeats Republican incumbent Dan Patrick (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Democratic State Rep. Vikki Goodwin has won the seat for Texas’ lieutenant governor. Initial precinct counts show Goodwin received 52 percent of the vote, while Patrick received 46 percent, giving the Democrat a victory.

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