The governor’s race between incumbent Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O’Rourke is the main attraction of the Texas midterm season.
The candidates could spend more than $150 million between them, which would nearly obscure some down-ballot contests that are just as compelling. The governor’s race is getting top billing because the state’s senators are not up for reelection, leaving the Texas executive posts as the most critical contests.
Even as the Abbott vs. O’Rourke showdown sucks most of the political oxygen, several other statewide races will have a similar, if not greater, impact on Texas politics.
