Vikki Goodwin

Vikki Goodwin (Democratic Party) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 47. She assumed office on January 8, 2019. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Goodwin (Democratic Party) is running for election for Lieutenant Governor of Texas. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Goodwin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Vikki Goodwin was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She earned a bachelor's degree in business administration in marketing and government from the University of Texas at Austin in May 1989 and a master's degree in public affairs from the University of Texas in May 1991. Goodwin's career experience includes working as the broker and owner of Goodwin & Goodwin Real Estate Inc. and as a systems analyst for the Office of the Attorney General of Texas. She has served as a member of the Austin Board of Realtors, Rotary Club, Austin SW, and the Metropolitan Breakfast Club.^[1]^[2]

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

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2021-2022

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2019-2020

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Elections

2026

General election

The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Texas

Vikki Goodwin is running in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Texas on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Vikki Goodwin

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Texas

Incumbent Dan Patrick and Timothy Mabry are running in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Texas on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Dan Patrick
		Timothy Mabry

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Endorsements

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2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Incumbent Vikki Goodwin defeated Scott Firsing in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Vikki Goodwin (D)	60.2	59,016
	Scott Firsing (R)	39.8	39,066

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 98,082
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Incumbent Vikki Goodwin advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vikki Goodwin	100.0	12,108

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,108
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Scott Firsing advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott Firsing	100.0	8,416

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,416
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Goodwin received the following endorsements.

Texas AFL-CIO

2022

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Incumbent Vikki Goodwin defeated Rob McCarthy in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Vikki Goodwin (D)	61.3	51,045
	Rob McCarthy (R)	38.7	32,272

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 83,317
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Incumbent Vikki Goodwin advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vikki Goodwin	100.0	13,281

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,281
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Rob McCarthy advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rob McCarthy	100.0	8,463

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,463
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Campaign finance

2020

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Incumbent Vikki Goodwin defeated Justin Berry and Michael Clark in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vikki Goodwin (D)	49.3	66,816
		Justin Berry (R)	48.3	65,474
	Submit photo	Michael Clark (L)	2.4	3,311

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 135,601
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Justin Berry defeated Jennifer Fleck in the Republican primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on July 14, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Justin Berry	54.7	6,418
	Jennifer Fleck	45.3	5,319

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,737
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Incumbent Vikki Goodwin advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vikki Goodwin	100.0	30,089

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,089
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Jennifer Fleck and Justin Berry advanced to a runoff. They defeated Donald Zimmerman, Aaron Reitz, and Jennifer Forgey in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on March 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jennifer Fleck	32.1	5,766
✔	Justin Berry	22.9	4,105
	Donald Zimmerman	22.9	4,104
	Aaron Reitz	15.2	2,733
	Jennifer Forgey	6.8	1,228

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,936
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Michael Clark advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on March 21, 2020.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Michael Clark (L)

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Campaign finance

2018

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Vikki Goodwin defeated incumbent Paul Workman in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on November 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Vikki Goodwin (D)	52.4	55,307
	Paul Workman (R)	47.6	50,244

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 105,551
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Vikki Goodwin defeated Elaina Fowler in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vikki Goodwin	58.0	4,638
	Submit photo	Elaina Fowler	42.0	3,359

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 7,997
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Vikki Goodwin and Elaina Fowler advanced to a runoff. They defeated Sheri Soltes, Candace Aylor, and Will Simpson in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vikki Goodwin	33.6	5,347
✔	Submit photo	Elaina Fowler	29.2	4,651
		Sheri Soltes	23.7	3,774
		Candace Aylor	7.4	1,177
	Submit photo	Will Simpson	6.1	970

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,919
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Incumbent Paul Workman defeated Jay Wiley and Patty Vredevelt in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on March 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Paul Workman	59.5	9,079
	Jay Wiley	31.2	4,767
	Patty Vredevelt	9.3	1,420

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,266
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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

Vikki Goodwin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Goodwin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Vikki Goodwin is a Texas State Representative in her 4th term representing Austin and Lake Travis. She is a small business owner, a wife and mom and is involved in the community. Back when she was attending the University of Texas at Austin, she worked for the Texas Legislature and decided in addition to earning a bachelor's degree in business administration, she would minor in government. She graduated in May 1989 and went on to earn a master's degree in public affairs from the LBJ School at UT in May 1991. Goodwin's career experience includes working as the broker and owner of Goodwin & Goodwin Real Estate Inc. and as a systems analyst for the Office of the Attorney General of Texas. She has served as a board member of the Austin Board of Realtors and her neighborhood HOA. She has been involved with Rotary Club Austin SW, South Austin Civic Club and the Metropolitan Breakfast Club.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Texas has a great economy built upon a well-educated workforce. To maintain the momentum and prosperity, our public schools require investment and support. Teachers deserve to be well paid and class sizes should be small enough so teachers can give students the attention they deserve. As Lt Governor, my priority will be to put an end to private school vouchers or any program that diverts public dollars to private schools. I will ensure our schools maintain religious freedom, and freedom of speech is protected.
Health care should be affordable and accessible. Women should have the right to make their own personal, private healthcare decisions. We must address the issue of skyrocketing health insurance costs, unaffordable prescriptions, surprise billing, and bankruptcy due to medical emergencies. Mental healthcare needs must be addressed as well. Also, too many people are dying as a result of gun violence, whether homicide or suicide, and we must address the prevalence of gun injuries and deaths. Common sense initiatives include strengthening background checks, implementing extreme risk protective orders that involve due process, and mandatory training and safe storage laws.
We must work toward affordability, good job opportunities and living wages. The American Dream of owning a home should be within reach of hardworking individuals and families. It all starts with a solid public education system giving our young people the critical thinking skills needed for the jobs of today. Texas has not adjusted the minimum wage in decades, and it still remains at an abysmally low $7.25/hour. We should increase it to $15/hour as the minimum. Job opportunities are created when everyone is part of a successful economy. Leaders should focus on ways to increase job opportunities, not ways to penalize people for culture war issues that divide us.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

* Education - Strengthening and improving our public education system.

Healthcare - Expanding access to healthcare and lowering the cost while improving outcomes.
Water - Ensuring we are planning for the needs of the future.
Housing - Increasing supply and addressing the issue of housing affordability.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I am a huge fan of former Governor Ann Richards. She was an incredible leader. She also believed in a strong public education system as a foundation for a successful society. She solved problems in a practical manner and worked collaboratively. She was sharp and had a quick wit. I aspire to be a leader like Ann Richards.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

* Leaders must work collaboratively and cooperatively with all levels of government regardless of party affiliation.

Leaders must be willing to listen to various viewpoints, and at times compromise.

Leaders must be present in the community, ensuring all voices are heard.

Leaders must operate with transparency and accountability.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The Lt Governor runs the Senate. The Lt Governor should set an agenda, while considering the views of each of the Senators and incorporating priorities of citizens from around the state.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is "The Opposite of Hate" by Sally Kohn. It looks at the divided world we live in and suggests we find ways to come together and set aside the division.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe it is important for the Lt Governor to have experience in the Legislature.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

I believe a state ballot initiative process would be good for Texas, and have filed bills to allow for a statewide ballot initiative and referendum process. When the private school voucher bill passed, we tried to put it up to a vote to ensure this is really what Texans want. A ballot initiative process would allow for this type of vetting process without needing 2/3 of the Legislature to approve first.

Candidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable?

I remember speaking with a teacher who told me about one of her students who would not sit with his back to the door. He wanted to be able to see the door in case a shooter came into the room. She was sad to live in a time when this is a very real possibility.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

I'm proud of having raised my children to be thoughtful and accomplished adults.

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2024

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2022

Vikki Goodwin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Goodwin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Vikki Goodwin is serving her second term as state representative in Austin. She is one of the fifty-seven Texas Democrats who broke quorum to protect the freedom to vote. Vikki is passionate about investing in public education, expanding access to affordable health care, protecting the environment, making communities safer through sensible gun safety legislation, and offering opportunities for success through a living wage. Vikki and her husband raised their kids in Austin, and now run a small business, Goodwin & Goodwin Real Estate.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Providing an excellent education for all children is foundational. Our schools prepare our youth for a successful future, being productive in their communities and solving the issues of the day.
It is imperative we address climate change now. Texas experienced an unprecedented storm in Feb. 2021 and was unprepared for it. Resiliency demands we maintain a diverse power grid, and protecting the environment means we must stop allowing venting and flaring of gas. Building infrastructure can and must be done in a way that minimally impacts humans.
Texans deserve access to affordable healthcare, and we should expand Medicaid as one step toward increasing coverage. State leaders have shown poor leadership when it comes to COVID precautions, banning mask and vaccine mandates which could have saved lives. We need to build up our local public health agencies and allow them to provide guidance in health emergencies.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about public education, the environment and health care as shown by my key messages above. Government's role is to provide services that can't be provided effectively by individuals. Through education, we raise the standard of living for all. By being good stewards of the earth, we can preserve it for future generations. By providing basic health care, we ensure a higher quality of living.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Mother Theresa and people who serve others with grace and without asking for anything in return.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

An elected official is in office to serve the people in the district. The official should listen to constituents and base policy decisions on what they believe, based on conversations and correspondence, to be in the best interest of the majority of the people. Besides being a good listener, an elected official must take charge and provide direction based on data, expert advice and experience. A good leader will surround herself with people who are knowledgeable and experienced.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have a great deal of compassion and energy. I believe in the Golden Rule and treating others as I want to be treated. I have a strong work ethic and a great deal of patience.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Ann Richards, a Texas icon, became Governor in 1991. I was 22 at the time, finishing up graduate school. I was raised in a Republican household, but during college determined I was a Democrat, and was a big fan of Gov. Richards.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Upon graduating from the LBJ School of Public Affairs, my first job was working for Andersen Consulting as a Systems Analyst developing the Child Support Enforcement System for the Office of the Attorney General. I worked there for two years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Small Great Things is a book about a black nurse who is accused of killing an infant and is defended in court by a white attorney. The book delves into racial issues in a realistic manner and is thought provoking.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

I believe the state's greatest challenge is taking the steps necessary to address climate change, which will have a multitude of impacts, from flooding to drought and more storms of increasing intensity. Because Texas is one of the largest producers of oil and gas, it is struggling with the need to transition to cleaner energy sources. We rely heavily on oil and gas taxes, and must deal with the need to find different ways to support our infrastructure, education and health care.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

It is essential to build relationships with other legislators in order to pass laws. Ultimately, we all want the same thing, to lead a happy, healthy live and to raise our children to lead happy, healthy lives. We just have different ways of arriving at this goal, and we have to speak to one another to understand why we have different methods to reach the same goals. Understanding comes from communication, and communicating with one another leads to stronger relationships.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I favor an Independent Redistricting Commission, and filed a bill to establish such a Commission. The bill was given a hearing, but was not given a vote to get out of Committee. Legislators should not be in charge of drawing the boundaries of Congressional and Legislative districts.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromise is necessary for policymaking. There are multiple interests and stakeholders in any policy, and often there are consequences that aren't obvious initially. Concessions can often diminish the unintended consequences, and may simply be a result of not fully understanding all angles of a problem. Progress relies on compromise in most situations.

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2020

Vikki Goodwin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Goodwin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Vikki Goodwin currently represents Texas House District 47 in western and far south Travis County. During her first session, she was successful in passing a number of bills that serve her district and state. She was a co-author of landmark school finance reform (HB 3), as well as the law boosting retired teacher pay (SB 12). In addition, she authored and sponsored five bills directly affecting HD47 that became law. In the upcoming session, Vikki will continue to advocate for the people of her district, the environment, a strong economy, and a sound budget.

During the interim, Rep. Goodwin has held several Town Halls to encourage citizen input. Her Town Halls have focused on transportation and public transit, public education, and the environment. She has also visited the border to delve into the issue of immigration, and has visited non-profits working with the local homeless population.

Representative Goodwin is a small business owner, a real estate broker, a community leader and a mom. After graduating from the University of Texas with a BBA-and the LBJ School of Public Affairs with a master's degree-Vikki remained in Austin and raised her children. 

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I am accountable to my constituents. I have been named the "Best Communicator" among the new Representatives because I've spent so much time out in my district meeting with constituents.
I am interested in solutions which will improve my district as well as the state. Whether it's transportation, education, health care or the environment, I want to work collaboratively to get things done.
Texas has a strong and vibrant economy, and we need to ensure all people are included in the prosperity of the state.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

1) I am most passionate about public education and ensuring our teachers are well compensated, respected and given the flexibility they need to meet the individual needs of all their students. A strong education system will allow us to address all the other issues listed below.

2) Protecting our environment is critical. We need to address climate change now, working towards a carbon neutral world with clean air and water.
3) Health care, including mental health care, must be affordable and accessible for all.
4) Transportation is a number one issue as traffic is something people deal with on a daily basis.

5) Gun safety and safety overall is important to me, too.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Mother Theresa, a woman who devoted her life to serving the poor.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The characteristics of an elected official should be: honesty and integrity, accessibility to constituents, reliability to show up for meetings and votes, willingness to hear all sides of an argument, and sound judgement to make the right decisions.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am organized, thoughtful, detail-oriented and hard working. I am also skilled at negotiating.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Perfect by Ed Shereen

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

The most important difference between the Senate and House is that in the House, we select our leader, the Speaker, rather than having voters select the leader in the Senate, the Lt. Governor. The Speaker sets the agenda for the House as the Lt. Governor sets the agenda for the Senate, so they are powerful roles.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I think it is more beneficial to have Representatives from a variety of backgrounds. For example, when we have bills dealing with health care, it is helpful to have doctors and nurses as Representatives who have extensive knowledge of how new legislation might affect their industry. It is important to have people who have experience teaching, running businesses, working in government, etc. Variety of experience and perspective leads to better legislation.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

In order to maintain the strong economy in Texas, we will need to ensure we have a strong public education system that is well funded, a strong health care system that doesn't bankrupt people who become ill, a strong transportation system that includes public transit, and a strong environmental oversight agency that ensures we have clean air, clean water and are addressing climate change.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

The Governor should work with the Lt. Governor and the Speaker to set the agenda for the legislature.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, it is necessary to build relationships with other legislators in order to get laws passed. I have been able to work with other Representatives and Senators on my bills, and will continue to do so.

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

I am on the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee and the Urban Affairs Committee. I am interested in gun safety legislation and ensuring all gun buyers go through a background check prior to purchase. I am also interested in ensuring the state's forensic labs are processing evidence in a timely manner and the Department of Emergency Management is prepared to handle natural disasters effectively. These are things the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee deals with. I like being on the Urban Affairs Committee to ensure local control is not eroded.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

When the time is right, I will be happy to fill a leadership role as the Chair of a House Committee or a Caucus.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I consider the women of the Travis County delegation to all be excellent role models: Reps. Donna Howard, Gina Hinojosa, and Celia Israel.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

At this time, I am content remaining in the role of Representative at the state level.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

In October, 2018, a young doctor was killed in a car accident on Hwy 71 in my district. Just days after the accident, his young wife gave birth to their third child. She and her family were devastated by his death, as were many of their neighbors. One neighbor started an organization called "Safer 71" in order to advocate for safety measures for Hwy 71. As a result of their advocacy, I filed a bill on highway safety corridors and named it after the doctor who lost his life, Dr. Michael Babineaux.

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Campaign finance summary

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Vikki Goodwin campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Texas House of Representatives District 47	Won general	$295,076	$195,762
2022	Texas House of Representatives District 47	Won general	$307,013	$289,686
2020	Texas House of Representatives District 47	Won general	$1,001,529	N/A**
2018	Texas House of Representatives District 47	Won general	$659,007	N/A**
Grand total			$2,262,626	$485,448
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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In 2023, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 29.

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2020

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Candidate

Lieutenant Governor of Texas

Officeholder

Texas House of Representatives District 47

Personal

Footnotes

↑ Vikki for Texas House District 47, “About Vikki,” accessed January 30, 2018
↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 17, 2020

Political offices
Preceded by Paul Workman (R)	Texas House of Representatives District 47 2019-Present	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Texas House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Dustin Burrows

Representatives

District 1

Gary VanDeaver (R)

District 2

Brent Money (R)

District 3

Cecil Bell (R)

District 4

Keith Bell (R)

District 5

Cole Hefner (R)

District 6

Daniel Alders (R)

District 7

Jay Dean (R)

District 8

Cody Harris (R)

District 9

Trent Ashby (R)

District 10

Brian Harrison (R)

District 11

Joanne Shofner (R)

District 12

Trey Wharton (R)

District 13

Angelia Orr (R)

District 14

Paul Dyson (R)

District 15

Steve Toth (R)

District 16

Will Metcalf (R)

District 17

Stan Gerdes (R)

District 18

Janis Holt (R)

District 19

Ellen Troxclair (R)

District 20

Terry Wilson (R)

District 21

Dade Phelan (R)

District 22

Christian Manuel (D)

District 23

Terri Leo-Wilson (R)

District 24

Greg Bonnen (R)

District 25

Cody Vasut (R)

District 26

Matt Morgan (R)

District 27

Ron Reynolds (D)

District 28

Gary Gates (R)

District 29

Jeffrey Barry (R)

District 30

A.J. Louderback (R)

District 31

Ryan Guillen (R)

District 32

Todd Hunter (R)

District 33

Katrina Pierson (R)

District 34

Denise Villalobos (R)

District 35

Oscar Longoria (D)

District 36

Sergio Munoz (D)

District 37

Janie Lopez (R)

District 38

Erin Gamez (D)

District 39

Armando Martinez (D)

District 40

Terry Canales (D)

District 41

Robert Guerra (D)

District 42

Richard Raymond (D)

District 43

J.M. Lozano (R)

District 44

Alan Schoolcraft (R)

District 45

Erin Zwiener (D)

District 46

Sheryl Cole (D)

District 47

Vikki Goodwin (D)

District 48

Donna Howard (D)

District 49

Gina Hinojosa (D)

District 50

James Talarico (D)

District 51

Maria Luisa Flores (D)

District 52

Caroline Harris (R)

District 53

Wesley Virdell (R)

District 54

Brad Buckley (R)

District 55

Hillary Hickland (R)

District 56

Pat Curry (R)

District 57

Richard Hayes (R)

District 58

Helen Kerwin (R)

District 59

Shelby Slawson (R)

District 60

Mike Olcott (R)

District 61

Keresa Richardson (R)

District 62

Shelley Luther (R)

District 63

Ben Bumgarner (R)

District 64

Andy Hopper (R)

District 65

Mitch Little (R)

District 66

Matt Shaheen (R)

District 67

Jeff Leach (R)

District 68

David Spiller (R)

District 69

James Frank (R)

District 70

Mihaela Plesa (D)

District 71

Stan Lambert (R)

District 72

Drew Darby (R)

District 73

Carrie Isaac (R)

District 74

Eddie Morales (D)

District 75

Mary Gonzalez (D)

District 76

Suleman Lalani (D)

District 77

Vincent Perez (D)

District 78

Joseph Moody (D)

District 79

Claudia Ordaz (D)

District 80

Don McLaughlin (R)

District 81

Brooks Landgraf (R)

District 82

Tom Craddick (R)

District 83

Dustin Burrows (R)

District 84

Carl Tepper (R)

District 85

Stan Kitzman (R)

District 86

John Smithee (R)

District 87

Caroline Fairly (R)

District 88

Ken King (R)

District 89

Candy Noble (R)

District 90

Ramon Romero (D)

District 91

David Lowe (R)

District 92

Salman Bhojani (D)

District 93

Nate Schatzline (R)

District 94

Tony Tinderholt (R)

District 95

Nicole Collier (D)

District 96

David Cook (R)

District 97

John McQueeney (R)

District 98

Giovanni Capriglione (R)

District 99

Charlie Geren (R)

District 100

Venton Jones (D)

District 101

Chris Turner (D)

District 102

Ana-Maria Ramos (D)

District 103

Rafael Anchia (D)

District 104

Jessica Gonzalez (D)

District 105

Terry Meza (D)

District 106

Jared Patterson (R)

District 107

Linda Garcia (D)

District 108

Morgan Meyer (R)

District 109

Aicha Davis (D)

District 110

Toni Rose (D)

District 111

Yvonne Davis (D)

District 112

Angie Button (R)

District 113

Rhetta Bowers (D)

District 114

John Bryant (D)

District 115

Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D)

District 116

Trey Fischer (D)

District 117

Philip Cortez (D)

District 118

John Lujan (R)

District 119

Elizabeth Campos (D)

District 120

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D)

District 121

Marc LaHood (R)

District 122

Mark Dorazio (R)

District 123

Diego Bernal (D)

District 124

Josey Garcia (D)

District 125

Ray Lopez (D)

District 126

Sam Harless (R)

District 127

Charles Cunningham (R)

District 128

Briscoe Cain (R)

District 129

Dennis Paul (R)

District 130

Tom Oliverson (R)

District 131

Alma Allen (D)

District 132

Mike Schofield (R)

District 133

Mano Deayala (R)

District 134

Ann Johnson (D)

District 135

Jon Rosenthal (D)

District 136

John Bucy (D)

District 137

Gene Wu (D)

District 138

Lacey Hull (R)

District 139

Charlene Ward Johnson (D)

District 140

Armando Walle (D)

District 141

Senfronia Thompson (D)

District 142

Harold Dutton (D)

District 143

Ana Hernandez (D)

District 144

Mary Perez (D)

District 145

Christina Morales (D)

District 146

Lauren Simmons (D)

District 147

Jolanda Jones (D)

District 148

Penny Shaw (D)

District 149

Hubert Vo (D)

District 150

Valoree Swanson (R)

Republican Party (88)

Democratic Party (62)

[bio-1] Vikki for Texas House District 47, “About Vikki,” accessed January 30, 2018

[bio2020-2] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 17, 2020

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Vikki Goodwin

Biography

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2023-2024

2021-2022

2019-2020

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Elections

2026

General election

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Texas

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Texas

Endorsements

2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Democratic primary election

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Campaign finance

Endorsements

2022

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Democratic primary election

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Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47

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2020

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Republican primary runoff election

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Republican primary election

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Campaign finance

2018

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 47

Democratic primary runoff election

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Democratic primary election

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Republican primary election

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2026

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2024

2022

2020

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2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

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