{"id":472135,"date":"2026-10-21T00:34:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T00:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/472135\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T00:34:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T00:34:32","slug":"lt-gov-dan-patrick-visits-corpus-christi-urges-people-to-vote-early","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/472135\/","title":{"rendered":"Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick visits Corpus Christi, urges people to vote early"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

Felicity Guajardo, Corpus Christi Caller Times<\/p>\n

Tue, October 20, 2026 at 11:22 PM UTC\"\"<\/p>\n

Incumbent Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made a stop in Corpus Christi for a quick media briefing where he encouraged people to vote early and spoke against Vikki Goodwin, his Democratic challenger.<\/p>\n

Patrick’s visit to Sterling Air Service near the Corpus Christi International Airport came on the same day that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who is also seeking reelection, addressed a crowd at Brewster Street Icehouse in downtown Corpus Christi<\/a>.<\/p>\n

During the briefing, Patrick criticized a social media post made by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders that endorsed Goodwin for lieutenant governor.<\/p>\n

Patrick outlined his track record and priorities for the next legislative session, which include reducing local property taxes and increasing homestead tax exemptions for people under 65.<\/p>\n

Early voting: How many people have voted early in Nueces County? See 2026 numbers<\/a><\/p>\n

Another priority he spoke about is increasing teacher pay across Texas. He said the average salary of Texas teachers ranges around $70,000.<\/p>\n

At the end of the briefing, Patrick encouraged voters to elect candidates in local races who want to accept state funds to support a desalination plant in Corpus Christi. <\/p>\n

Felicity Guajardo covers breaking news and public safety. Contact her at felicity.guajardo@caller.com.<\/p>\n

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