2022 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 2022 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the lieutenant governor of Texas. Incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is running for re-election to a third term.^[1]

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

Trayce Bradford, activist^[2]
Todd Bullis, businessman and anti-abortion activist^[3]
Daniel Miller, president of the Texas Nationalist Movement^[4]
Dan Patrick, incumbent lieutenant governor (2015–present)^[1]
Aaron Sorrells, businessman^[5]
Zach Vance, retired military^[3]

Republican candidates^[a]

Businessman
Todd Bullis
from
Little Elm
Lt. Governor
Dan Patrick
from
Houston

Endorsements[]

Dan Patrick

U.S. Executive Branch officials

Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)^[6]
Rick Perry, 14th U.S. Secretary of Energy (2017-2019) and 47th Governor of Texas (2000-2015) ^[7]

U.S. Senators

John Cornyn, U.S. Senator from Texas (2003–present)^[7]
Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator from Texas (2013–present)^[7]

Daniel Miller

Texas Representatives

Kyle Biedermann, Texas Representative from Fredericksburg, Texas (2017-present)^[8]

County officials

Brent Smith, District Attorney from Brackettville, Texas (2021-present)^[9]
Dale Inman, Conroe ISD School Board Trustee from Conroe, Texas (2018-present)^[10]

Republican Party officials

Chris Breaux, State Republican Executive Committee member from Beaumont, Texas (2020-2021)^[11]
Jon Bouche, Montgomery County Republican Party Chairman from Conroe, Texas (2018-present)^[12]

Individuals

Steven Hotze, President of the Conservative Republicans of Texas from Houston, Texas^[13]

Polling[]

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size^[b]	Margin of error	Trayce Bradford	Todd Bullis	Daniel Miller	Dan Patrick	Aaron Sorrells	Zach Vance	Other	Undecided
UT Tyler	January 18–25, 2022	514 (LV)	± 5.1%	3%	3%	2%	42%	1%	1%	–	48%
YouGov/UH	January 14–24, 2022	490 (LV)	± 3.7%	1%	2%	4%	52%	3%	2%	–	36%
YouGov/UT/TT	October 22–31, 2021	554 (RV)	± 4.2%	–	–	–	56%	–	–	9%	36%

Results[]

Republican primary results^[14]
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Trayce Bradford
	Republican	Todd M. Bullis
	Republican	Daniel Miller
	Republican	Dan Patrick (incumbent)
	Republican	Aaron Sorrells
	Republican	Zach Vance
Total votes

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

Michelle Beckley, state representative from the 65th district^[15]
Carla Brailey, vice chair of the Texas Democratic Party^[16]
Mike Collier, finance chair of the Texas Democratic Party and nominee for comptroller in 2014 and lieutenant governor in 2018^[17]

Democratic candidates^[a]

Texas Democratic Party finance chair
Mike Collier
from Kingwood

Withdrawn[]

Matthew Dowd, political consultant, ABC News contributor, and former staffer to U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen^[18]^[19]

Endorsements[]

Mike Collier

State legislators

James Talarico, state representative from the 52nd district (2018–present)^[20]
John Bucy III, state representative from the 136th district (2019–present)^[21]
Gene Wu, state representative from the 137th district (2013–present)^[22]
Donna Howard, state representative from the 48th district (2006–present)^[23]
Eddie Rodriguez, state representative from the 51st district (2003–present)^[24]
Terry Canales, state representative from the (2013–present)^[25]
Wendy Davis, former state senator from the 10th district (2009–2015)^[26]

Labor unions

Texas AFL-CIO^[27]

Organizations

Stonewall Democrats^[28]

Polling[]

Graphical summary[]

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size^[b]	Margin of error	Michelle Beckley	Carla Brailey	Mike Collier	Matthew Dowd	Other	Undecided
UT Tyler	January 18–25, 2022	458 (LV)	± 5.4%	17%	11%	13%	–	–	59%
YouGov/UH	January 14–24, 2022	616 (LV)	± 3.3%	10%	10%	21%	–	–	59%
	December 7, 2021	Dowd withdraws from the race
UT Tyler	November 9–16, 2021	468 (LV)	± 4.9%	–	–	35%	20%	29%	16%
YouGov/UT/TT	October 22–31, 2021	436 (RV)	± 4.7%	–	–	17%	13%	4%	67%
YouGov/TXHPF	October 14–27, 2021	– (LV)	–	–	–	26%	16%	–	58%

Results[]

Democratic primary results^[14]
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Michelle Beckley
	Democratic	Carla Brailey
	Democratic	Mike Collier
Total votes

Notes[]

^ ^a ^b The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.
^ ^a ^b Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear

References[]

^ ^a ^b "Patrick Running For Reelection, Stresses Property Tax Reform". News/Talk 95.1 & 790 KFYO.
^ "Conservative Activist Trayce Bradford Announces Campaign Against Dan Patrick". Texas Scorecard. October 5, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Dallas Mayor 'Disturbed' After Dowd Drops Bid for Lt. Governor On Grounds of Race, Sex". The Texan. December 10, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
^ "TEXIT President Launches Campaign For Lieutenant Governor of Texas". EIN News. October 21, 2021.
^ "Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's Possible Challengers". Reform Austin. September 8, 2021.
^ "Donald Trump endorses Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for reelection". The Texas Tribune. May 10, 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Endorsements".
^ https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=330983802175052&set=a.277018487571584
^ https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=331454205461345&set=a.277018487571584
^ https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=356132369660195&id=100057903045184&m_entstream_source=timeline
^ https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=332071765399589&id=100057903045184&set=a.277018487571584&m_entstream_source=timeline
^ https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=356170309656401&id=100057903045184&m_entstream_source=timeline
^ @TheTexianDM (January 6, 2022). "This is a big one, folks. Thank you to Dr. Steven Hotze and to Conservative Republicans of Texas for endorsing my c…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^ ^a ^b "Candidate Information". Texas Secretary of State John B. Scott. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
^ "Michelle Beckley, one of the Texas House's most liberal members, joins Democratic primary for lieutenant governor". The Texas Tribune. November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
^ Harris, Cayla; Bureau, Austin (December 13, 2021). "Carla Brailey, vice chair of Texas Democratic Party, will run for lieutenant governor". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
^ Mekelburg, Madlin (October 4, 2021). "'I can close the gap': Democrat Mike Collier launches campaign for Texas lieutenant governor". Austin American-Statesman. Gannett. Archived from the original on October 4, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
^ Barragán, James (December 7, 2021). "Democrat Matthew Dowd ends campaign for Texas lieutenant governor, citing need for "greater diversity"". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
^ "Matthew Dowd ends his campaign for Texas lieutenant governor". The Dallas Morning News. December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
^ Mike Collier [@CollierForTexas] (November 19, 2021). "When I first met Rep. @jamestalarico nearly a decade ago, I told him that he ought to run for office because the State House desperately needed not only a teacher but someone with his sincerity. He ran, he won, and he delivered. I couldn't be more proud to have his endorsement" (Tweet). Retrieved December 3, 2021 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ Mike Collier [@CollierForTexas] (November 18, 2021). "Rep. @BucyForTexas is one of the first people I met when I entered politics, and I've been honored to call him a friend since. Nearly a decade later, John hasn't changed a bit. He remains a relentless fighter for our values. I could not be more grateful for his endorsement" (Tweet). Retrieved December 3, 2021 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ Mike Collier [@CollierForTexas] (December 7, 2021). "For nearly a decade, Rep. @GeneforTexas has fought for the most vulnerable in the State Legislature, ensuring that every Texan is heard. He is a relentless champion for our democratic values. That is why I am so grateful for his endorsement as we take the fight to Dan Patrick" (Tweet). Retrieved December 9, 2021 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ Mike Collier [@CollierForTexas] (January 13, 2022). "I want to thank Representatives Howard, Rodriguez, and Wu for placing their trust in me to take the fight to Dan Patrick and bring honest, capable leadership to the office of Lt. Governor. This is the year we defeat Dan Patrick. I hope you'll join us at CollierForTexas.com" (Tweet). Retrieved January 13, 2022 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ Mike Collier [@CollierForTexas] (January 13, 2022). "I want to thank Representatives Howard, Rodriguez, and Wu for placing their trust in me to take the fight to Dan Patrick and bring honest, capable leadership to the office of Lt. Governor. This is the year we defeat Dan Patrick. I hope you'll join us at CollierForTexas.com" (Tweet). Retrieved January 13, 2022 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ Mike Collier [@CollierForTexas] (January 18, 2022). "The Rio Grande Valley deserves a Lt. Governor who will represent the Texans that call the region home with dignity and not just as a TV backdrop" (Tweet). Retrieved January 18, 2022 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ Mike Collier [@CollierForTexas] (January 27, 2022). "As long as I have known Wendy, she has been a relentless fighter for Texas families and for Texas women. With our rights under assault, she knows what's at stake with another term of Dan Patrick. I'm grateful to Wendy for her trust in me as we take the fight to Dan Patrick" (Tweet). Retrieved January 27, 2022 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ Texas AFL-CIO (January 21, 2022). "Texas AFL-CIO endorsements". Texas AFL-CIO. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
^ "Stonewall Democrats announce endorsements for March primary election". January 25, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.

External links[]

Official campaign websites

[disclaimer-6] The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.

[Key-15] Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear

[auto-1] "Patrick Running For Reelection, Stresses Property Tax Reform". News/Talk 95.1 & 790 KFYO.

[2] "Conservative Activist Trayce Bradford Announces Campaign Against Dan Patrick". Texas Scorecard. October 5, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.

[TXCD-3] "Dallas Mayor 'Disturbed' After Dowd Drops Bid for Lt. Governor On Grounds of Race, Sex". The Texan. December 10, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.

[4] "TEXIT President Launches Campaign For Lieutenant Governor of Texas". EIN News. October 21, 2021.

[5] "Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's Possible Challengers". Reform Austin. September 8, 2021.

[7] "Donald Trump endorses Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for reelection". The Texas Tribune. May 10, 2021.

[LtGovernorPatrickEndorsements-8] "Endorsements".

[9] ttps://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=330983802175052&set=a.277018487571584

[10] ttps://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=331454205461345&set=a.277018487571584

[11] ttps://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=356132369660195&id=100057903045184&m_entstream_source=timeline

[12] ttps://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=332071765399589&id=100057903045184&set=a.277018487571584&m_entstream_source=timeline

[13] ttps://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=356170309656401&id=100057903045184&m_entstream_source=timeline

[14] @TheTexianDM (January 6, 2022). "This is a big one, folks. Thank you to Dr. Steven Hotze and to Conservative Republicans of Texas for endorsing my c…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

[candidates_list-16] "Candidate Information". Texas Secretary of State John B. Scott. Retrieved December 17, 2021.

[17] "Michelle Beckley, one of the Texas House's most liberal members, joins Democratic primary for lieutenant governor". The Texas Tribune. November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.

[18] Harris, Cayla; Bureau, Austin (December 13, 2021). "Carla Brailey, vice chair of Texas Democratic Party, will run for lieutenant governor". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved December 14, 2021.

[19] Mekelburg, Madlin (October 4, 2021). "'I can close the gap': Democrat Mike Collier launches campaign for Texas lieutenant governor". Austin American-Statesman. Gannett. Archived from the original on October 4, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.

[20] Barragán, James (December 7, 2021). "Democrat Matthew Dowd ends campaign for Texas lieutenant governor, citing need for "greater diversity"". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved December 7, 2021.

[21] "Matthew Dowd ends his campaign for Texas lieutenant governor". The Dallas Morning News. December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.

[22] Mike Collier [@CollierForTexas] (November 19, 2021). "When I first met Rep. @jamestalarico nearly a decade ago, I told him that he ought to run for office because the State House desperately needed not only a teacher but someone with his sincerity. He ran, he won, and he delivered. I couldn't be more proud to have his endorsement" (Tweet). Retrieved December 3, 2021 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[23] Mike Collier [@CollierForTexas] (November 18, 2021). "Rep. @BucyForTexas is one of the first people I met when I entered politics, and I've been honored to call him a friend since. Nearly a decade later, John hasn't changed a bit. He remains a relentless fighter for our values. I could not be more grateful for his endorsement" (Tweet). Retrieved December 3, 2021 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[24] Mike Collier [@CollierForTexas] (December 7, 2021). "For nearly a decade, Rep. @GeneforTexas has fought for the most vulnerable in the State Legislature, ensuring that every Texan is heard. He is a relentless champion for our democratic values. That is why I am so grateful for his endorsement as we take the fight to Dan Patrick" (Tweet). Retrieved December 9, 2021 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[25] Mike Collier [@CollierForTexas] (January 13, 2022). "I want to thank Representatives Howard, Rodriguez, and Wu for placing their trust in me to take the fight to Dan Patrick and bring honest, capable leadership to the office of Lt. Governor. This is the year we defeat Dan Patrick. I hope you'll join us at CollierForTexas.com" (Tweet). Retrieved January 13, 2022 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[26] Mike Collier [@CollierForTexas] (January 13, 2022). "I want to thank Representatives Howard, Rodriguez, and Wu for placing their trust in me to take the fight to Dan Patrick and bring honest, capable leadership to the office of Lt. Governor. This is the year we defeat Dan Patrick. I hope you'll join us at CollierForTexas.com" (Tweet). Retrieved January 13, 2022 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[27] Mike Collier [@CollierForTexas] (January 18, 2022). "The Rio Grande Valley deserves a Lt. Governor who will represent the Texans that call the region home with dignity and not just as a TV backdrop" (Tweet). Retrieved January 18, 2022 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[28] Mike Collier [@CollierForTexas] (January 27, 2022). "As long as I have known Wendy, she has been a relentless fighter for Texas families and for Texas women. With our rights under assault, she knows what's at stake with another term of Dan Patrick. I'm grateful to Wendy for her trust in me as we take the fight to Dan Patrick" (Tweet). Retrieved January 27, 2022 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[AFL-CIO_1/20-29] Texas AFL-CIO (January 21, 2022). "Texas AFL-CIO endorsements". Texas AFL-CIO. Retrieved January 22, 2022.

[30] "Stonewall Democrats announce endorsements for March primary election". January 25, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.

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