Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026
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Election details |
Filing deadline: December 8, 2025 |
Primary: March 3, 2026 Primary runoff: May 26, 2026 General: November 3, 2026 |
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7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
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Texas is holding an election for lieutenant governor on November 3, 2026. The primary is March 3, 2026, and a primary runoff is May 26, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025.
For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:
- Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (March 3 Democratic primary)
- Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)
Candidates and election results
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General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Incumbent Dan Patrick, Vikki Goodwin, and Timothy Mabry are running in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Texas on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
![]() | Dan Patrick (R) | |
![]() | Vikki Goodwin (D) | |
![]() | Timothy Mabry (R) ![]() |
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Candidate profiles
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I’m Timothy Mabry, a sixth-generation Texan, Navy veteran, Eagle Scout, former fire lieutenant, husband, father of two, and business consultant. I was born and raised in San Antonio, and every step of my life has centered around service. Whether standing watch aboard a U.S. Navy destroyer, leading fire crews into burning buildings, or now coaching small business owners on leadership, growth, and resilience, my mission has always been to protect, serve, and strengthen the communities I love. Faith, family, and freedom are the foundation of who I am. I give all credit to God for my life and recovery from a mental health crisis that nearly took me out. That battle made me stronger, and it made me a fighter for those without a voice. I’m not a career politician. I’m a man who grew up around guns, working people, and biblical values. and I’m stepping into the arena because Texans are being sold out by elites who’ve forgotten who they serve. I’ve worked closely with city leaders, served briefly as a precinct chair, and remain involved in the Comal County GOP. My hobbies include fishing, gardening, and raising my family in the Texas Hill Country. This campaign is about restoring leadership with integrity, for God, for our families, and for Texas."
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Timothy Mabry (R)
Texans should never fear losing their homes because of skyrocketing property taxes. We are not free when we’re forced to rent our land from the government. I’ve seen firsthand how this broken system punishes homeowners, my own property’s valuation jumped from $26,000 to $125,000 in just two years. This is not just unsustainable, it’s un-Texan.
When elected as Lieutenant Governor, I will lead the charge to eliminate property taxes and replace them with a fair, transparent consumption-based model that protects families, restores ownership, and puts power back in the hands of the people.
End the Corruption – Power to the People:
For too long, Austin has been run by backroom deals, bought-out politicians, and special interest sellouts. SB3, the THC ban, was a clear example, pushed by elites, not Texans, and it nearly crushed farmers, veterans, and small businesses. That’s not leadership, that’s betrayal.
I’m running to expose the corruption, drain the swamp at the state level, and return power where it belongs, to WE THE PEOPLE.
No more catering to lobbyists.
No more silencing the working class.
This is a campaign for the people, not the powerful, and I intend to prove it.
Put Texas First, Restore Control & Protect Our Communities:
Texans are tired of being pushed around by out-of-touch elites in Austin and in D.C. We must take our power back. That starts with securing our border, stopping human trafficking, defending the Second Amendment, restoring common sense to our schools and communities, and rejecting federal overreach at every turn.

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Voting information
- See also: Voting in Texas
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Past elections
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2014.
2022
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Incumbent Dan Patrick defeated Mike Collier and Shanna Steele in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Texas on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Dan Patrick (R) | 53.8 | 4,317,692 |
Mike Collier (D) | 43.5 | 3,492,544 | ||
![]() | Shanna Steele (L) | 2.8 | 222,208 |
Total votes: 8,032,444 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jason Withers (Independent)
- Deauc Dentaen (Independent)
Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Mike Collier defeated Michelle Beckley in the Democratic primary runoff for Lieutenant Governor of Texas on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Mike Collier | 54.8 | 265,345 | |
![]() | Michelle Beckley | 45.2 | 218,727 |
Total votes: 484,072 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Mike Collier and Michelle Beckley advanced to a runoff. They defeated Carla Brailey in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Texas on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Mike Collier | 41.7 | 422,379 | |
✔ | ![]() | Michelle Beckley | 30.1 | 304,799 |
![]() | Carla Brailey | 28.2 | 285,342 |
Total votes: 1,012,520 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Matthew Dowd (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Texas
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Texas on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Dan Patrick | 76.6 | 1,425,717 |
![]() | Daniel Miller ![]() | 6.9 | 127,735 | |
![]() | Trayce Bradford ![]() | 6.5 | 120,514 | |
![]() | Aaron Sorrells ![]() | 3.9 | 73,031 | |
![]() | Zach Vance ![]() | 3.8 | 70,863 | |
Todd Bullis ![]() | 2.3 | 43,097 |
Total votes: 1,860,957 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Shanna Steele advanced from the Libertarian convention for Lieutenant Governor of Texas on April 10, 2022.
Candidate | ||
✔ | ![]() | Shanna Steele (L) |
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2018
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Incumbent Dan Patrick defeated Mike Collier and Kerry McKennon in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Texas on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Dan Patrick (R) | 51.3 | 4,260,990 |
Mike Collier (D) ![]() | 46.5 | 3,860,865 | ||
![]() | Kerry McKennon (L) ![]() | 2.2 | 183,516 |
Total votes: 8,305,371 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Mike Collier defeated Michael Cooper in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Texas on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Mike Collier ![]() | 52.4 | 500,568 | |
Michael Cooper | 47.6 | 455,222 |
Total votes: 955,790 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Incumbent Dan Patrick defeated Scott Milder in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Texas on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Dan Patrick | 75.9 | 1,164,065 |
![]() | Scott Milder | 24.1 | 369,143 |
Total votes: 1,533,208 | ||||
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2014
Republican Dan Patrick won election on November 4, 2014.
Lieutenant Governor of Texas, 2014 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
58.1% | 2,724,493 | |
Democrat | Leticia Van de Putte | 38.7% | 1,813,974 | |
Libertarian | Robert Butler | 2.6% | 119,833 | |
Green | Chandrakantha Courtney | 0.6% | 27,719 | |
Total Votes | 4,686,019 | |||
Election results via Texas Secretary of State |
Election analysis
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Lieutenant gubernatorial elections in 2026
There are 30 lieutenant gubernatorial seats on the ballot in 2026.
See also
Texas | State Executive Elections | News and Analysis |
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