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Dan Patrick
Incumbent Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor in Texas
Texas Lieutenant Governor winner?
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NOV 8, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Dan Patrick is trading at 79% to win the Texas Lieutenant Governor winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleLieutenant Governor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age76 years old (Apr 4, 1950)
GenderMale
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LocationTexas
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County (B.A., English)
Notable personal detailsDan Goeb Patrick (born Dannie Scott Goeb) is an American politician and former broadcaster who has served as the 42nd lieutenant governor of Texas since 2015. Before statewide office, he worked in radio and television and later served in the Texas Senate. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Dan Patrick has publicly emphasized lowering property and business taxes, reducing tax burdens on Texans, and using tax relief as a tool to support economic growth. His record also includes backing large property tax cuts and tax-reform measures framed as pro-growth and taxpayer relief.
Healthcare
Dan Patrick has publicly opposed Obamacare and described it as disastrous healthcare legislation. In Texas leadership, he has also supported Medicaid cost-cutting, efficiency reforms, and exploring a Medicaid block grant or other state innovation waivers.
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Immigration & Border
Dan Patrick supports major border enforcement escalation, including increased border security funding, building a border wall, and giving Texas law enforcement authority to arrest and prosecute people who cross the border illegally. His public statements frame illegal immigration as a state security problem that requires aggressive state action and stronger enforcement measures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Dan Patrick has supported banning abortion in Texas after Roe v. Wade was overturned and celebrated the state’s heartbeat law and trigger ban. He has also backed further restrictions aimed at abortion-inducing drugs and other measures to protect unborn children.
Climate & Energy
Dan Patrick has consistently emphasized expanding dispatchable, primarily natural gas-fired power and strengthening Texas grid reliability. He has also opposed federal emissions regulations such as the Obama Clean Power Plan, arguing they would raise electricity costs and harm Texas.
Public Safety & Guns
Dan Patrick has publicly backed expanding gun rights, including open carry and handgun carry in churches. He has also opposed red flag laws and expanded background checks, while supporting tougher penalties for gun crimes and additional law-enforcement funding.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Dan Patrick for Texas Lieutenant Governor winner?
Donald Trump
Elected official
Donald Trump endorsed Dan Patrick for re-election as lieutenant governor.
NFIB Texas PAC
Elected official
NFIB Texas PAC endorsed Dan Patrick for lieutenant governor.
Senator John Cornyn
Elected official
Sen. John Cornyn endorsed Dan Patrick for re-election as lieutenant governor.
Senator Ted Cruz
Elected official
Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Dan Patrick for re-election as lieutenant governor.
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