Texas Lieutenant Governor Race 2026 /tags/texas-lieutenant-governor-race-2026 Texas Lieutenant Governor Race 2026 en-US Copyright Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:58:32 GMT Dan Patrick says Republicans will 'have a tough time' holding Texas House majority in November /elections-2026/2026-04-09/dan-patrick-says-republicans-will-have-a-tough-time-holding-texas-house-majority-in-november The lieutenant governor’s remarks are the latest sign that Republicans are worried about the fall midterms. The GOP has controlled the state House since 2003 and currently has an 88-62 advantage. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:58:32 GMT /elections-2026/2026-04-09/dan-patrick-says-republicans-will-have-a-tough-time-holding-texas-house-majority-in-november Alejandro Serrano | The Texas Tribune Texas Democrats Goodwin, Velez hope to keep voters engaged ahead of lieutenant governor runoff /elections-2026/2026-03-09/texas-democrats-goodwin-velez-headed-to-lieutenant-governor-runoff Texas Democrats busted through turnout expectations for the primaries. But can they keep up that momentum for May's runoff elections? State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and labor organizer Marcos Velez — the Democratic candidates facing off to challenge incumbent Republican Lt. Gov Dan Patrick — certainly hope so. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:33:31 GMT /elections-2026/2026-03-09/texas-democrats-goodwin-velez-headed-to-lieutenant-governor-runoff Blaise Gainey Here's what Texas voters should be paying attention to on primary Election Day /elections-2026/2026-03-03/heres-what-texas-voters-should-be-paying-attention-to-on-primary-election-day From voter turnout to who Texas' U.S. Senate candidates will be, here's what voters should be keeping an eye on amid Tuesday's party primary elections. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:21:26 GMT /elections-2026/2026-03-03/heres-what-texas-voters-should-be-paying-attention-to-on-primary-election-day Blaise Gainey, Andrew Schneider | Houston Public Media, Lucio Vasquez Meet the Texas Democrats vying to challenge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in November /texas-news/2026-02-09/meet-the-texas-democrats-vying-to-challenge-lt-gov-dan-patrick-in-november Three Democrats want to bring new ideas to the role of Lieutenant Governor of Texas. But no matter who wins March's Democratic primary, they'll face an uphill battle running against incumbent Republican Dan Patrick in November. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:52:18 GMT /texas-news/2026-02-09/meet-the-texas-democrats-vying-to-challenge-lt-gov-dan-patrick-in-november Blaise Gainey