2018 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 2018 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 2018, to elect the lieutenant governor of the state of Texas. The election coincided with various other federal and state elections, including for governor of Texas. Primary elections were held on March 6, 2018. Texas is one of 21 states that elects its lieutenant governor separately from its governor.
On January 9, 2017, the day before the 85th Texas Legislature began its session, incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Dan Patrick announced he would run for re-election in 2018.[1] He stated his early announcement was in order to dispel rumors of a primary challenge to Governor Greg Abbott or U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.[1]
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Patrick was re-elected to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee Mike Collier.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Scott Milder, former Rockwall city councilman[2][3]
- Dan Patrick, incumbent lieutenant governor
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Patrick (incumbent) | 1,172,830 | 76.07% | |
| Republican | Scott Milder | 368,995 | 23.93% | |
| Total votes | 1,541,825 | 100.0% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Mike Collier, businessman, finance Chair of the Texas Democratic Party, and nominee for Texas Comptroller in 2014[5]
- Michael Cooper, businessman, community leader, and pastor[6]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Collier | 504,220 | 52.38% | |
| Democratic | Michael Cooper | 458,404 | 47.62% | |
| Total votes | 962,624 | 100.0% | ||
Libertarian state convention
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Kerry Douglas McKennon[8]
General election
[edit]Polling
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| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Dan Patrick (R) |
Mike Collier (D) |
Kerry McKennon (L) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Strategies[9] | September 6–7, 2018 | 519 | ± 4.3% | 45% | 39% | 2% | – | 14% |
| Texas Lyceum[10] | July 9–26, 2018 | 441 | ± 4.7% | 39% | 29% | 4% | – | 28% |
| Gravis Marketing[11] | July 3–7, 2018 | 602 | ± 4.0% | 46% | 44% | – | – | 10% |
| UoT/Texas Tribune[12] | June 8–17, 2018 | 1,200 | ± 2.8% | 37% | 31% | 4% | 5% | 23% |
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Patrick (incumbent) | 4,260,990 | 51.30% | −6.84% | |
| Democratic | Mike Collier | 3,860,865 | 46.49% | +7.78% | |
| Libertarian | Kerry Douglas McKennon | 183,516 | 2.21% | −0.35% | |
| Total votes | 8,305,371 | 100.0% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
By congressional district
[edit]Patrick won 22 of 36 congressional districts, with the remaining 14 going to Collier, including one that elected a Republican.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Whitely, Jason (January 9, 2017). "Lt. Gov. Patrick Announces Re-Election Campaign". WFAA. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
- ^ "Milder to Challenge Dan Patrick". The Amarillo Pioneer. Retrieved 2017-12-04.
- ^ "Austin native Scott Milder announces bid for Lieutenant Governor". Retrieved 2017-12-04.
- ^ "2018 Republican Party Primary Election - Race Summary Report". Office of Texas Secretary of State.
- ^ "Mike Collier is the only challenger to Texas' GOP-led government". 3 June 2017.
- ^ "Beaumont pastor announces bid for lieutenant governor". News6. 22 May 2017.
- ^ "2018 Democratic Party Primary Election - Race Summary Report". Office of Texas Secretary of State.
- ^ "2018 Candidates". lptexas.org. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ Dixie Strategies
- ^ Texas Lyceum
- ^ Gravis Marketing
- ^ UoT/Texas Tribune
- ^ "2018 General Election - Race Summary Report". Office of Texas Secretary of State.
- ^ "DRA 2020". Dave's Redistricting. Retrieved June 25, 2025.