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

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Former financial advisor and state representative

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Focus on education, healthcare, and economic opportunity

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Website: https://mikecollierfortexas.com/

Republican Dan Patrick

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Incumbent Lieutenant Governor

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Conservative agenda includes tax cuts, gun rights, and restrictions on abortion

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Website: https://www.danpatrick.org/

Other Candidates in the Running

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Democrat Michelle Beckley

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Republican Brent Mayes

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Independent S. Lee Merritt

Key Issues in the Race

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Education: Funding and curriculum

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Healthcare: Medicaid expansion and rural access

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Taxes: Cuts vs. revenue for public services

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Gun safety: Restrictions and background checks

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Abortion: Rights and restrictions

Follow the Race

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Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2022/06/23/dan-patrick-mike-collier-texas-lieutenant-governor/

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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/

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Texas Monthly: https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/dan-patrick-mike-collier-texas-lieutenant-governor-race/