Goodwin Challenges Patrick to Debates | Texas News

Texas Democrat Vikki Goodwin has officially challenged GOP incumbent Dan Patrick to a series of debates ahead of the November election, despite being outspent 35-to-1 and facing a 30-year drought for Democratic statewide wins. But in a surprising twist, a new poll from Texas A&M shows Goodwin leading by two points — the first time she’s come out ahead — as voters rally around her push for action on rising costs and neglected environmental issues like Big Bend National Park. Patrick’s campaign hasn’t responded to the debate offer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/71c4484ab9b51b4f