Kevin McCormick is running for Texas lieutenant governor as the Green Party's candidate in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He is listed on the Texas secretary of state’s certified ballot.
In a Surround Sound Media questionnaire submitted Oct. 4, 2026, McCormick said: "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."
He faces Republican Dan Patrick, Democratic candidate Vikki Goodwin and Libertarian Anthony Cristo. Northeast Tarrant voters will see this statewide race on their ballots.
Candidate information
Party: Green
Education: McCormick said in our questionnaire: "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 and work history: "I have practiced law, worked in agriculture, managed small business, and taught high school math. … I am presently retired, which is why I have time to run for office," McCormick said.
Previous offices: McCormick listed co-chair of the Dallas County Green Party and co-chair of the Green Party Banking and Monetary Reform Committee.
Experience and public service
Asked what accomplishments qualify him for the job, McCormick said in our questionnaire: "My work experience has been quite varied. I have worked with laborers and with elites. I am familiar with all regions of Texas and recognize their varied needs."
On what sets him apart from other candidates, he said: "I am not bound to any set of wealthy donors or political elites and am not obligated to any special interest. This gives me the ability to actually serve the public interest."
On the issues
Legislative priorities: Asked about his top three priorities for the 2027 legislative session, McCormick said: "1) Invest in public transportation by expanding bus fleets in Texas cities to reduce traffic congestion and make alternatives available; 2) 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; and 3) 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, including a constitutional amendment to create a non-partisan redistricting commission."
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."
Property taxes and public education: 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." On school funding, he added: "The state allotment for public schools must be increased so they suffer no loss of funding. I also believe that funding should be moved to classroom resources and more teachers from bureaucracy and high-stakes testing. The voucher program should be means-tested so that only families who need, but cannot afford, an alternative are eligible."
Hemp and drug policy: McCormick said legal hemp-derived THC products "should be regulated by requiring a license to sell; accurate labeling requirements disclosing ingredients, potency, and source; prohibiting sales to minors; prohibiting health claims in advertisements …" 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."
Responses are based on public data and answers to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire if they were provided.
