Elections 2022Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke Debate Set for September in the Rio Grande Valley
Brad JohnsonAugust 9, 2022
After the deal was announced, O'Rourke then called for three more contests as town hall style debates.
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Elections 2022Statewide NewsBeto O’Rourke Outraises Abbott in Newest Finance Numbers, Governor Reports $46 Million War Chest
Brad JohnsonJuly 15, 2022
Both candidates are showing off their fundraising prowess in the race for the top office in Texas.
Elections 2022Statewide NewsOn Statewide Tour, Beto O’Rourke Contradicts Previous Campaign Positions
Brad JohnsonMarch 22, 2022
In his 2022 gubernatorial bid, Beto O'Rourke struggles to square the circle between stances taken in his previous two bids for public office.
Elections 2022Beto O’Rourke Says Campaign Has 44,000 Volunteers, Aims to Contact 2 Million Voters in February
Brad JohnsonJanuary 21, 2022
The prominent Democrat raised $7.2 million from individuals since jumping into the race for governor.
Elections 2022Abbott Keynote, Forum With Challengers Shows Contrast of Texas GOP Governor Candidates
Brad JohnsonJanuary 20, 2022
The differences in priority between Governor Abbott and his three primary challengers were made plain at two separate events by the candidates.
Elections 2022Abbott Flexes $18.9 Million Fundraising Haul, GOP Challengers Raise $5.1 Million, O’Rourke Raises $8.9 Million
Brad JohnsonJanuary 19, 2022
The latest fundraising numbers show the fuller picture of Texas' gubernatorial race as each candidate has now filed more complete reports.
Elections 2022Governor Abbott Launches Re-Election Campaign in South Texas Ahead of March Primary
Brad JohnsonJanuary 10, 2022
Abbott faces three primary challengers in the March primary before a Democrat, likely Beto O'Rourke, awaits in November.
Elections 2022Beto O’Rourke Announces Run for Governor, Gives Democrats First High-Profile Challenger to Abbott
Brad JohnsonNovember 15, 2021
Former El Paso congressman and Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke officially announced his run for Texas governor.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Redistricting Maps, National Guard Vaccine Mandate, Special Election Results
Daniel FriendOctober 1, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: New Redistricting Maps, Lawsuits Under the Heartbeat Bill, Dispatch from Del Rio
Michelle ArledgeSeptember 24, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Elections 2022Statewide NewsAllen West Enters Heated GOP Gubernatorial Race, Challenging Incumbent Greg Abbott
Brad JohnsonJuly 4, 2021
The 2022 GOP gubernatorial primary has its fourth entrant as Allen West announced his candidacy on Independence Day.