Democrat Vikki Goodwin declared victory over Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Tuesday, according to the report.
If the result holds, Goodwin would be the first Democrat to serve as Texas lieutenant governor in 27 years.
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Goodwin said on Tuesday that she had won the Texas lieutenant governor race against the Republican incumbent.
Democrat Vikki Goodwin declared victory over Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Tuesday, according to the report.
If the result holds, Goodwin would be the first Democrat to serve as Texas lieutenant governor in 27 years.
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