The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.

Four Republican candidates are running for Texas lieutenant governor—the second-in-command to the governor—in the upcoming March 3 primary election.

Facing state Rep. Vikki Goodwin, Marcos Vélez has landed the Texas AFL-CIO’s endorsement and support from a donor trail that ...

At the top of the list is “preventing Sharia law in Texas.” Anti-Sharia law and targeting Islamic political ideology affiliated with terrorism is a common theme among Texas Republicans in the last few ...

Democratic candidate Courtney Head, a San Antonio-based corporate head of a software company, laid out a progressive platform ...

Marcos Vélez, a union organizer and first-time Democratic candidate, is running for lieutenant governor, arguing that the GOP ...

Twenty-four candidates have filed to run for governor of Texas, including Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking his fourth term.

AUSTIN, Texas -- The blame game over rising cases of COVID-19 continues along largely partisan lines, with Democrats attacking GOP governors who have banned measures like mask mandates and vaccine ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he wants Texas senators to focus on things such as cutting property taxes, evaluating the state's power grid and preventing fraud and abuse ...

Four Democratic candidates are running for Texas lieutenant governor—the second-in-command to the governor—in the upcoming March 3 primary election.