Democrat Mike Collier Announces Bid for Lt. Governor

AUSTIN, TX -- With the midterms a little more than a year away, politicians are throwing their hats in the ring. On Monday, Mike Collier officially announced the launch of his campaign for Texas Lt. Governor.

“Today, I am announcing my candidacy because I believe Texas deserves a Lt. Governor who is committed to honestly solving problems," said Collier. "As a career-long auditor, energy expert, and financial watchdog, I’m eager to deliver solutions for the people of Texas — not create more problems. The last few months have shown that our state faces a crisis of competent leadership, and Texas needs a proven business leader, not a radio shock jock zealot, at the helm of this great state."

If Collier wins the democratic primary, he could possibly face incumbent Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.

"In November of 2022, Texans will have to answer one simple question: are they better off than they were four years ago? With 700 dead from a grid failure, 60,000 dead to COVID, a lagging state economy, and our constitutional rights under assault, the fact is Texas cannot bear four more years of Dan Patrick," said Collier.

Since announcing an exploratory committee in April, Collier has visited different areas of the Lone Star State –– including San Angelo where he stopped by San Angelo Live.

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“Over the past few months, I have traveled all across Texas and spoken with thousands of Texans. People are exhausted. Exhausted of a negligent state government. Exhausted of a politics of hate and vitriol. And exhausted of politicians who refuse to do what is right and would rather do what is in the interest of their careers, of their bank accounts, and of their power," said Collier.