Beto O'Rourke

Texas October 14

Cruz race now a toss-up should be warning for Texas GOP, says expert

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is facing a tight race with Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, something that should serve as a warning to Republicans hoping to keep the state red.

Beto O'Rourke November 11, 2023

Beto O'Rourke says Biden 'really failing us' on asylum policy, claims Democratic voters are 'unexcited'

Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke criticized President Biden for his handling of the asylum process after initially being inspired by the president's campaign promises on immigration.

POLITICS September 9, 2023

Texas: The red state Democrats continuously dream of turning blue, but keep falling short

With conservative firebrand and GOP Sen. Ted Cruz up for re-election in 2024, the question remains whether Republicans will once again dash Democrats' hopes of turning Texas blue.

Media July 26, 2023

Beto O'Rourke demands Biden confront Abbott on border security in blistering essay: 'Stop this madness'

Former Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke called out President Biden in an op-ed Wednesday and demanded he confront Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over border security measures.

Texas June 9, 2023

Texas court tosses billionaire's defamation suit against Beto O'Rourke

A Texas appeals court on Friday dismissed Republican megadonor Kelcy Warren's lawsuit against failed gubernatorial candidate and former Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke.

Texas November 29, 2022

Beto O'Rourke quietly returned $1M donation from FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried days before Election Day loss

Defeated candidate for Texas governor, Democrat Beto O'Rourke, returned a $1 million donation to embattled FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried before Election Day, his campaign says.

Media November 29, 2022

Joy Reid blames Uvalde residents re-electing Abbott for lack of action on gun control: 'Learned helplessness'

MSNBC host Joy Reid claimed “learned helplessness” is why Uvalde voters supported Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott against Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke.

OPINION November 15, 2022

Stacey Abrams and Beto O’Rourke are losers despite media's best effort

Democrat celebrity candidates Stacey Abrams and Beto O’Rourke are a combined 0-5 running for major offices.

Texas November 13, 2022

Gov. Abbott's drubbing of Beto O'Rourke dashes Dem hopes of flipping Texas blue

Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke failed to build off his narrow loss in the 2018 Texas Senate election, losing to incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott by 11 percentage points.

Beto O'Rourke November 9, 2022

Here's how much campaign cash Beto O'Rourke has burned losing races up and down the ballot

Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Texas, has now burned about $175 million running failed bids for the White House, Senate and governor after his latest flop.

Midterm Elections November 9, 2022

Uvalde residents vote for Abbott over O'Rourke in Texas gubernatorial race, months after school shooting

Uvalde County, the site of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting on May 24, has voted in favor of Greg Abbott in the Texas governor race over Beto O'Rourke.

Beto O'Rourke November 9, 2022

Beto O'Rourke, Stacey Abrams razzed after repeated losses: ‘They're amazing at setting Democrat money on fire’

Beto O'Rourke and Stacey Abrams were mocked by conservatives for having lost multiple elections over the past four years despite being well funded and having favorable press.

Beto O'Rourke November 8, 2022

THREE STRIKES: Once highly touted Beto O'Rourke loses third election in a row

Democrat Beto O'Rourke has lost three elections in the last four years despite widespread praise from Democrats over his perennial candidacies.

Texas November 8, 2022

Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott defeats Beto O’Rourke, re-elected for third term

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will remain as governor for a third term, defeating Democrat Beto O’Rourke, the Fox News Decision Desk projects.

Texas November 8, 2022

Democrat O’Rourke seeks to oust TX Republican Gov. Abbott in his bid for 3rd term

All eyes are on Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O’Rourke as they face off in a tight race for Texas governor in this year’s midterm elections.

Tim Ryan November 7, 2022

Tim Ryan busts out his dance moves in TikTok campaign video

Tim Ryan, a Democrat running for Senate in Ohio, has posted a video on his TikTok page showing himself dancing in hopes of drawing support from young voters.

ENTERTAINMENT November 6, 2022

Texas governor candidate Beto O'Rourke gets endorsement from Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey endorsed another Democratic candidate with Beto O'Rourke for Governor of Texas. O'Rourke is running against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

Texas November 6, 2022

Reliable blocs Dems count on didn’t turn out in Texas early voting

Texas early voting in the Greater Houston Area was down 7-10%, while key demographics that Democrats typically rely on showed the steepest decline compared to 2018.

Beto O'Rourke November 2, 2022

Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke joins Obama in using TikTok to push get-out-the-vote message

Texas gubernatorial nominee Beto O’Rourke is turning to TikTok in a final push to drive voter turnout ahead of the midterm elections.

Texas October 12, 2022

Poll: GOP Gov. Greg Abbott with eight-point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke in Texas showdown

With less than four weeks to go until November’s elections, Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas is maintaining his upper-single digit lead over Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke

Harry Styles October 5, 2022

Harry Styles and Beto O'Rourke pose together after the singer endorses the gubernatorial candidate at concert

Harry Styles and Texas Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Beto O'Rourke were seen posing for a photo backstage after the pop star endorsed the politician during his concert on Sunday night.

OPINION October 5, 2022

Why Democrats' illegal immigration views will haunt them in November

Democrat Beto O'Rourke and Republican Gov. Greg Abbott faced off in Texas recently. The gubernatorial debate revealed that illegal immigration will not help Democrats in midterms.

Harry Styles October 4, 2022

Harry Styles endorses Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke during concert in Austin

Beto O'Rourke gained an endorsement from Harry Styles during the singer's "Harry's House" concert at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

Beto O'Rourke October 2, 2022

Beto O'Rourke says Biden admin 'certainly' needs 'to do more' to find solutions on border crisis

Texas gubernatorial nominee Beto O'Rourke said the Biden administration should "certainly" be doing more to help with the border crisis and said Gov. Abbott should work with them.

Digital Originals October 1, 2022

During Texas debate with Gov. Greg Abbott, Beto O'Rourke supporters sound off

During a Friday night debate between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke, watch party attendees share why they're backing the Democratic candidate.

Texas September 30, 2022

Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke dodges twice when asked if he would 'take your AR-15'

Beto O'Rourke dodged a debate question on Friday night asking if he would confiscate AR-15's, as he said in a 2019 Democrat primary debate.

Greg Abbott September 30, 2022

Texas showdown: GOP Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke face-off Friday night

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas and Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke face-of Friday, in the first and likely only in-person debate in the Lone Star State showdown for governor

Texas September 25, 2022

Texas Gov. Abbott's campaign says two volunteers were assaulted while knocking on doors

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's re-election campaign said that two volunteers were assaulted while they were knocking on doors in a Houston suburb on Saturday.

Beto O'Rourke September 24, 2022

Beto O'Rourke says he doesn't regret confronting Abbott, other Texas officials in Uvalde after school shooting

Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke said on Saturday that he doesn't regret confronting Gov. Abbott and other officials after the Uvalde shooting in May.

Texas September 24, 2022

Beto O'Rourke blames Biden for more Texas Latinos voting GOP: 'Didn't spend a dime or day' in border region

Texas Democrat candidate for governor Beto O’Rourke blamed Biden and other Democrats for disregarding the Latino vote and pushing the demographic to the right.