Texas Lt. Governor Candidate Marcos Vélez Talks Economy, Education & Jobs

Описание: In the race for Lieutenant Governor of Texas is Marcos Vélez, a blue-collar Texas worker and assistant director of the United Steelworkers Union, District 13. Marcos Vélez discusses his campaign, the issues driving his run, and his vision for the future of Texas. He faces State Representative Vikki Goodwin and software company manager Courtney Head in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor of Texas is the second most powerful position in the state, as they become Acting Governor when the Governor dies or is out of state, and they have a lot of legislative influence serving as the presiding officer of the Texas Senate. The primary election in Texas is March 3, 2026.

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