The Latest Breaking News from Beto ORourke

‘Red Wave’ Makes Modest Splash in South Texas

The GOP took just one of three Congressional seats from Brownsville to Laredo, and short-lived incumbent Mayra Flores has been sent packing.

Texas Observer · Nov 9, 2022

US midterms: Who won, who lost and what we know so far

Republicans on course to win House majority, with Senate too close to call, on a bad night for Donald Trump’s chosen candidates

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

With clear mandate in Texas, Abbott, GOP will continue rightward push

DALLAS — Emboldened by another sweep of statewide offices and firm control of the Legislature, Texas Republicans are poised to implement right-of-center policies designed to keep the Lone Star State a bastion of Trump-era conservatism.

Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022

Beto O’Rourke has lost three races in four years. Is his political career over?

He has been the Texas Democratic Party’s great hope. But after failed runs for senator, president and governor, observers wonder if he has a political future.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 9, 2022

Greg Abbott reelected Texas governor, defeating Beto O’Rourke

The governor prevailed after a tumultuous period that included the pandemic, a statewide blackout, restrictions on voting and abortion and the Uvalde school shooting.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 9, 2022

Lauren Boebert used Trump and the Proud Boys to gain power – now she’s getting personal to defend her seat

Ms Boebert has accused her opponent of ‘succumbing to blackmail’ while serving on the Aspen City Council

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke meet in Texas governor’s race Election Day finale

McALLEN, Texas — At every turn of their battle over the past year or so, Gov. Greg Abbott has linked Democrat Beto O’Rourke to President Joe Biden, who is unpopular in Texas.

Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022

Beto O’Rourke embraced underdog role, courted young and independent Texas voters

EL PASO, Texas — Win or lose Tuesday, Beto O’Rourke’s legacy in this border town is already cemented as a hometown boy whose quest for higher office helped reclaim the narrative of an underdog city, supporters and analysts here say.

Tribune News Service · Nov 8, 2022

Texas votes: Abortion, border security and marijuana energize voters on Election Day

Texas voters cast their ballots Tuesday with a wide variety of issues on their minds, including the state’s grid and the Uvalde shooting.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 8, 2022

O'Rourke hopes to upset Texas Gov. Abbott's bid for 3rd term

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O’Rourke are steering into the finish of one of the most expensive midterm races in the country

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022