Get to Know the Candidates in the Lieutenant Governor Race for Texas 2023
A Look at the Frontrunners
In November 2022, Texas voters will pick a new Lieutenant Governor after Dan Patrick's two terms in office. Two major candidates have emerged in the race so far.Democrat Mike Collier
*Former financial advisor and state representative
*Focus on education, healthcare, and economic opportunity
*Website: https://mikecollierfortexas.com/
Republican Dan Patrick
*Incumbent Lieutenant Governor
*Conservative agenda includes tax cuts, gun rights, and restrictions on abortion
*Website: https://www.danpatrick.org/
Other Candidates in the Running
*Democrat Michelle Beckley
*Republican Brent Mayes
*Independent S. Lee Merritt
Key Issues in the Race
*Education: Funding and curriculum
*Healthcare: Medicaid expansion and rural access
*Taxes: Cuts vs. revenue for public services
*Gun safety: Restrictions and background checks
*Abortion: Rights and restrictions
Follow the Race
*Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2022/06/23/dan-patrick-mike-collier-texas-lieutenant-governor/
*Dallas Morning News: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2022/07/18/democrats-plan-to-challenge-texas-lt-gov-dan-patrick-with-state-rep-mike-collier/
*Texas Monthly: https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/dan-patrick-mike-collier-texas-lieutenant-governor-race/
