Kevin McCormick, a Green Party candidate, is running for Texas lieutenant governor in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He faces Republican Dan Patrick, Democrat Vikki Goodwin and Libertarian Anthony Cristo.

Asked why he is running, McCormick said in our candidate questionnaire: "Texas voters need to break out of the duopoly corral. Electoral reform is necessary to give more power to voters. I am running for Lieutenant Governor to give voters a candidate who will fight for necessary reforms such as electoral system reform to empower voters and help restore democracy."

Candidate information

Party: "Green Party"

Residence and family: "Myself and my wife live near Lindale, Texas. We have two grown children."

Education: "I have a Law degree from the University of Houston Law Center and a BA in Political Science from the University of Texas San Antonio."

Occupation: "I have practiced law, worked in agriculture, managed small business, and taught high school math. I am familiar with all the regions of Texas. I am presently retired, which is why I have time to run for office."

Previous offices: "Co-chair -- Dallas County Green Party. Co-chair -- Green Party Banking and Monetary Reform Committee."

Family in government: "Not at this time. Siblings who had government jobs are retired."

Experience and public service

According to San Antonio Report, McCormick's professional background includes work as an attorney in private practice, a law clerk at the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas and a math teacher at Jefferson High School. He also serves as co-chair of the U.S. Green Party's Banking and Monetary Reform Committee.

On the issues

Legislative priorities: Asked about his top three priorities for the 2027 legislative session, McCormick named public transit, rural investment and election reform. He said he would "invest in public transportation by expanding bus fleets in Texas cities to reduce traffic congestion and make alternatives available." He also said he would "invest in the rural economy to establish family farm greenhouse food production cooperatives, provide a solid foundation for hemp production and processing, improve infrastructure and promote sustainable agriculture." His third priority: "Reform the Election Code to adopt ranked-choice voting in all elections, establish a statewide single primary election for candidates, and meaningfully limit gerrymandering of electoral districts."

Property taxes and school funding: Asked whether he supports proposals to eliminate or sharply reduce school district property taxes, McCormick said: "I have proposed reforming the property tax system by basing appraisals on economic value instead of speculative value, which would reduce property taxes for most Texans. … The state allotment for public schools must be increased so they suffer no loss of funding." He added that "funding should be moved to classroom resources and more teachers from bureaucracy and high-stakes testing." He also said the voucher program "should be means-tested so that only families who need, but cannot afford, an alternative are eligible."

Senate rules: Asked whether the Senate should keep its rule requiring 18 of 31 senators to agree before a bill reaches the floor, McCormick said: "I believe a number like 14 may be better, so more issues can be brought to a vote and the positions of the senators made public."

Hemp and drug policy: Asked about regulating hemp-derived THC products, McCormick said they should be regulated by requiring a license to sell, accurate labeling of ingredients and potency, and prohibiting sales to minors, among other measures. He added: "I believe drug prohibition policies should be changed to de-criminalization and medical treatment and the issue mostly removed from the criminal justice system."

What sets him apart: McCormick said he differs from his opponents because he has no donor obligations. "I am not bound to any set of wealthy donors or political elites and am not obligated to any special interest," he said. "This gives me the ability to actually serve the public interest."