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Video: 2014 Race for Lieutenant Governor Already Heating Up

As the 2012 Republican National Convention continues, the 2014 race for Texas lieutenant governor is already heating up. Candidates confirm their political intentions this week in Florida.

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Three statewide elected Republicans — Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson and Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples — have all confirmed interest in the 2014 lieutenant governor's race while at the Republican National Convention. 

The Tribune is collaborating with YNN/Capital Tonight to provide convention coverage. 

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