Vikki Goodwin

On November 6, 2018, Goodwin won the general election with 52%, defeating incumbent Republican Paul Workman who got 48% of the vote.^[6] Her service as a State Representative has been focused on issues concerning public education, child welfare, and comprehensive healthcare.^[7]

Goodwin is known for her work helping pass 'Cati's Act', a drowning prevention act meant to expand safety regulations for children under twelve.^[8] In addition she filed the 'Natalia Cox Act', meant to aid victims of domestic violence by requiring police officers and medical professionals to provide victims with resources.^[9]

In 2025, Goodwin was one of the Democratic members of the Texas House who participated in a quorum-bust to delay the passage of controversial new congressional maps.^[10] While she was absent from the state, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit to have her seat, along with those of 12 other representatives, declared vacant and remove them from office.^[11]

Goodwin has often been ranked as one of the most progressive members of the Texas House.^[12] During the 89th legislative session she was a member of the House Appropriations Committee and the House Insurance Committee.^[13] In prior legislative sessions, she served on the House Committees of Agriculture and Livestock, Environmental Regulation, Homeland Security and Public Safety, Urban Affairs, and the House Select Committee on Community Safety.^[14][15]

In May 2025, Goodwin announced her candidacy for Lieutenant Governor in the 2026 election.^[16] In the Democratic primary she faced union leader Marcos Velez^[17] and software manager Courtney Head.^[18] On March 3rd, Goodwin secured 48% of the vote to Velez's 31.5% and Head's 20.5%.^[19] With no candidate receiving the majority, Goodwin and Velez advanced to a runoff election to be held on May 26, 2026.