Lieutenant Governor

As the field takes shape for the 2026 campaign, Republican incumbent Dan Patrick starts with a large financial advantage.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick defeated Democrat Mike Collier by 10 percentage points and remains one of the most powerful politicians in the state, with the ability to help craft the next year's legislative agenda.

Former Republican-turned-moderate Democrat Mike Collier will once again challenge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick — one of the most powerful Republicans in Texas.

Even if you didn't vote in the March primary, you can still vote in the runoff — and your vote might have a bigger impact.

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