Vikki Goodwin
Vikki Goodwin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Workman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 18, 1967 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Texas, Austin (BBA, MPA) |
| Signature | |
| Website | Campaign website |
Vikki Ann Goodwin (born May 18, 1967)[1] is a Texas Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives for House District 47, which is located in Travis County, Texas.[2] She is also a small business owner, owning a residential real estate business with her husband.[3]
Early life and education
Goodwin was born in Arlington Illinois. She grew up in Dallas, but moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas in 1985.[4] Goodwin earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from University of Texas in Austin and her master's degree in public affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs.[5]
Texas House of Representatives
On November 6, 2018, Goodwin won the general election with 52%, defeating incumbent Republican Paul Workman who got 48% of the vote.[6] Her service as a State Representative has been focused on issues concerning public education, child welfare, and comprehensive healthcare.[7]
Goodwin is known for her work helping pass 'Cati's Act', a drowning prevention act meant to expand safety regulations for children under twelve.[8] In addition she filed the 'Natalia Cox Act', meant to aid victims of domestic violence by requiring police officers and medical professionals to provide victims with resources.[9]
In 2025, Goodwin was one of the Democratic members of the Texas House who participated in a quorum-bust to attempt and delay the passage of controversial new congressional maps.[10] While she was absent from the state, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit to have her seat, along with those of 12 other representatives, declared vacant and remove them from office.[11]
During the 89th legislative session she was a member of the House Appropriations Committee and the House Insurance Committee.[12] In prior legislative sessions, she served on the House Committees of Agriculture and Livestock, Environmental Regulation, Homeland Security and Public Safety, Urban Affairs, and the House Select Committee on Community Safety.[13][14]
In May 2025, Goodwin announced her candidacy for Lieutenant Governor in the 2026 election.[15]
Goodwin secured 48% of the Democratic March 3rd primary vote, advancing her to the runoff against Marcos Velez.[16]
Election history
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Vikki Goodwin | 5,389 | 33.64 | |
| Democratic | Elaina Fowler | 4,674 | 29.18 | |
| Democratic | Sheri Soltes | 3,794 | 23.69 | |
| Democratic | Candice Aylor | 1,187 | 7.41 | |
| Democratic | Will Simpson | 974 | 6.08 | |
| Total votes | 16,018 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Vikki Goodwin | 4,676 | 58.11 | |
| Democratic | Elaina Fowler | 3,371 | 41.89 | |
| Total votes | 8,047 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Vikki Goodwin | 55,307 | 52.4 | |
| Republican | Paul Workman (incumbent) | 50,244 | 47.6 | |
| Total votes | 105,551 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Vikki Goodwin (incumbent) | 66,816 | 49.3 | |
| Republican | Justin Berry | 65,474 | 48.3 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Clark | 3,311 | 2.4 | |
| Total votes | 135,601 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Vikki Goodwin (incumbent) | 51,045 | 61.3 | |
| Republican | Rob McCarthy | 32,272 | 38.7 | |
| Total votes | 83,317 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Vikki Goodwin (incumbent) | 59,016 | 60.2 | |
| Republican | Scott Firsing | 39,066 | 39.8 | |
| Total votes | 98,082 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Rep. Vikki Goodwin – Texas State Directory Online". www.txdirectory.com.
- ^ "Texas House Member Rep. Goodwin, Vikki District 47". www.house.texas.gov. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- ^ https://vikkigoodwin.com/meet-vikki
- ^ https://vikkigoodwin.com/meet-vikki
- ^ "Meet the LBJ alumni running for office in 2018". LBJ School of Public Affairs. Archived from the original on March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- ^ Chang, Julie. "Republican Paul Workman defeated in Travis County's HD 47". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- ^ https://vikkigoodwin.com/issues
- ^ "Cati's Act advances in Texas Legislature". KVUE.com. May 7, 2021.
- ^ "The 'Natalia Cox Act' is now a Texas law". KVUE.com. May 16, 2023.
- ^ "Texas Democrats Continue to Hold Out in Illinois Amid Redistricting Fight: 'We Are Standing Up for the People'". WTTW News. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Vakil, Caroline (August 8, 2025). "Paxton seeks to remove 13 Texas Democrats from their seats". The Hill. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ https://house.texas.gov/members/3820/committees
- ^ https://pluralpolicy.com/app/person/6531/vote-history
- ^ "Member profile - Texas Legislative Reference Library". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Scherer, Jasper (May 20, 2025). "Democratic Rep. Vikki Goodwin announces run for lieutenant governor". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ "Texas Lieutenant Governor Primary Results 2026". NBC News. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ^ "Texas House of Representatives District 47". elections.sos.state.tx.us. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ "2018 Democratic Primary". Secretary of State of Texas. March 6, 2018. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ "2018 Democratic Primary Runoff". Secretary of State of Texas. May 22, 2018. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ "Texas House of Representatives District 47". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ "November 8th 2022 Texas Election Results". Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ "November 8th 2022 Texas Election Results". Retrieved July 14, 2025.