Vikki Goodwin | |
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| Member of the TexasHouseofRepresentatives from the 47th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Workman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 18,1967 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Texas,Austin (BBA,MPA) |
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| 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]
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]
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]
| Primary election | ||||
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| 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 | ||||