Vikki Goodwin

The race for Texas' powerful second-in-command role pits a third-term GOP kingmaker against a state lawmaker who is riding the political tailwind felt by Democrats up and down the ballot.

The Democrat filed a police complaint against the Republican incumbent, saying state law bans deceptive video so close to the election. Patrick's camp said they were obvious parodies.

Three Democrats want to bring new ideas to the role of Lieutenant Governor of Texas. But no matter who wins March's Democratic primary, they'll face an uphill battle running against incumbent Republican Dan Patrick in November.