Texas Lieutenant Governor Primary

About This Race

The Texas Lieutenant Governor Primary election on March 3, 2026, is a state-level partisan primary to select the Republican and Democratic nominees for the office of Lieutenant Governor of Texas. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to serve a four-year term as the second-highest executive officer in the state, presiding over the Texas Senate and overseeing key budgetary and policy initiatives.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: March 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: February 3, 2026
Early Voting Starts: February 18, 2026
Early Voting Ends: March 1, 2026

How to Vote

Texas voters must register by February 3, 2026, to participate in the primary. Registration can be completed online via the Texas Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at county voter registration offices. During early voting from February 18 to March 1, 2026, voters may cast ballots at any polling location in their county. On election day, March 3, voters must vote at their assigned precinct and present a valid photo ID, such as a Texas driver license, U.S. passport, or military ID.

Incumbent

Republican

Dan Patrick

Lieutenant Governor of Texas

Biography

Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is seeking re-election to a third term. A former state senator and nationally syndicated radio host, Patrick has prioritized property tax reform, border security, and conservative education policies during his tenure, aligning closely with former President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Campaign Website

Democratic

Mike Collier

Lieutenant Governor of Texas

Biography

Mike Collier, a former CPA and federal healthcare executive, is the Democratic nominee challenging incumbent Dan Patrick. He previously ran for lieutenant governor in 2018 and 2022, campaigning on expanding access to healthcare, improving public education, and strengthening the state’s power grid after the 2021 winter storm failures.

Campaign Website

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