In Tuesday night’s runoff for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, Mike Collier defeated state Rep. Michelle Beckley, according to DecisionDesk HQ.
"Texas, I'm honored to be your Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor. We will fight in every county for every vote, taking no Texan for granted," CollierCollier and his opponentbut presented themselves with different backgrounds and experiences. He is an accountant and auditor by training but has never held elected office.
After Collier lost to Patrick in 2018 by a margin smaller than what Democrats in Texas usually experience, Collier pitched himself this year as the party’s best bet at unseating the incumbent, who is a close ally of former President Donald Trump and helped shepherd a slew of conservative laws through the Texas Legislature last year.
The tables have turned this year. Republicans are riding on extensive disapproval of the Biden administration, which will make any path to office for Collier extremely difficult. A Democrat has not held statewide office since 1994. The Texas lieutenant governor oversees the state’s 31-member Senate, making it the most powerful elected position in the Texas Legislature. The officeholder can dictate much of the state’s policy by influencing which bills move forward and which ones are halted., happening in downtown Austin on Sept. 22-24. Get your TribFest tickets by May 31 and save big!Perhaps it goes without saying — but producing quality journalism isn't cheap.
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