# Texas lieutenant governor supports stripping Democratic successor of powers

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1 outlet covering · First listed: Washington Post, Nov 9, 2026, 2:30 PM · Read it: <https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/11/09/texas-lt-gov-dan-patrick-r-supports-stripping-democratic-successor-powers/>

Republican Dan Patrick told a conservative radio host that state senators should strip Vikki Goodwin of authority before she replaces him as lieutenant governor.

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- Nov 9, 2026, 2:30 PM: [Texas lieutenant governor supports stripping Democratic successor of powers](<https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/11/09/texas-lt-gov-dan-patrick-r-supports-stripping-democratic-successor-powers/>) — Washington Post (Newspaper, United States)
  Republican Dan Patrick told a conservative radio host that state senators should strip Vikki Goodwin of authority before she replaces him as lieutenant governor.