Mike Collier Announces Independent Run for Texas Lt. Governor

Candidacy Announcement

• 📌 Mike Collier, a former candidate for Texas Lieutenant Governor, is running again for the same office.
• 💡 This time, Collier is running as an independent candidate, not affiliated with a political party.

Rationale for Independent Candidacy

• 🧠 Collier, a CPA for decades, states that CPAs are policy-oriented and analytical, not partisan.
• ⚠️ He expresses concern that partisan warfare in Texas politics has become extreme.
• 🤝 While Democrats previously supported him, he is not a partisan person and believes the political landscape has changed significantly.

Key Policy Stances

• 🗳️ Collier believes Texans should have the opportunity to vote on critical issues.
• 📜 These issues include school vouchers, a ban on THC, and the legalization of casino resorts.

Electoral Strategy

• ⚖️ Collier acknowledges that his independent candidacy, alongside Republican and Democratic candidates, will split the vote.
• 🤔 The central question is how this vote splitting will impact the election outcome.