The 2026 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the lieutenant governor of Texas. Incumbent Republican Dan Patrick is running for a fourth term. Primary elections were held on March 3, 2026, with a Democratic runoff election scheduled for May 26.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Perla Muñoz Hopkins, educator
- Timothy Mabry, business consultant
- Esala Wueschner, candidate for Austin City Council in 2022
Endorsements
Polling
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Advanced to runoff
Eliminated in primary
- Courtney Head, contracts and privacy manager
Declined
Endorsements
First round
Polling
Results
Runoff
Results
Third-party and independent candidates
Candidates
Declared
General election
Polling
Dan Patrick vs. Vikki Goodwin
See also
Notes
References
External links
Official campaign websites