Vikki Goodwin
Coverage of Vikki Goodwin in the Nexus archive.
- Vikki Goodwin defeats Houston union leader in lieutenant governor Democratic runoff
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin won the Democratic lieutenant governor runoff against a Houston union leader. The victory positions her as the Democratic nominee for the 2026 lieutenant governor race.
- Texas Democrats pick lieutenant governor nominee to challenge GOP incumbent Dan Patrick
Texas Democrats selected Rep. Vikki Goodwin as their lieutenant governor nominee to challenge Republican incumbent Dan Patrick in November. Goodwin, a 2019 state legislator, campaigned on education funding, Medicaid expansion, and repealing Texas' abortion ban, while runner-up Marcos Vélez focused on tax relief and wage increases. The race highlights the party's strategic direction as the lieutenant governor's role includes significant legislative and budgetary control.
- Texas Democrats pick lieutenant governor nominee to challenge GOP incumbent Dan Patrick
Texas Democrats selected Rep. Vikki Goodwin as their lieutenant governor nominee to challenge Republican incumbent Dan Patrick in November. The primary runoff highlighted policy differences, with Goodwin focusing on education and healthcare while Vélez emphasized economic affordability. Patrick's potential defeat could reshape Texas Republican power dynamics.