The 2010 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 2010 to elect the Lieutenant Governor of Texas. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst was reelected in a landslide over Linda Chavez-Thompson. Dewhurst was sworn in for a third term on January 18, 2011.
To date, this is the most recent statewide election in which Dallas County voted for the Republican candidate.
Republican primary
Candidates
David Dewhurst, incumbent lieutenant governor
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates Nominee Linda Chavez-Thompson, president of the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas (2008–2012) Eliminated in primary
Ronnie Earle, former district attorney for Travis County and state representative Marc Katz, Austin deli owner
Results
General election
Candidates
David Dewhurst (R) Linda Chavez-Thompson (D) Scott Jameson (L) Herb Gonzalez, Jr. (G)
Results
References Texas Secretary of State