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Watch Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke in first Senate debate

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic opponent, U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, held the first of their three hourlong debates at Southern Methodist University. Here's the full video, courtesy of KXAS-TV.

By Alana RochaSept. 22, 2018, 10:30 a.m. CentralUpdated Sept. 22, 2018, 10:30 a.m. Central

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Watch Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke in first Senate debate

by Alana Rocha, The Texas Tribune
September 22, 2018

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<p>U.S. Sen. <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2018/11/06/ted-cruz-beto-orourke-texas-midterm-election-results/">Ted Cruz defeated Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke</a> in the race for U.S. Senate. View <a href="https://apps.texastribune.org/elections/2018/texas-midterm-election-results/">full 2018 Texas election results</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/subscribe">subscribe to&nbsp;The Brief</a> for the latest election news.<a href="https://www.texastribune.org/series/texas-elections-2018/">More in this series</a></p>
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<p>U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, El Paso Congressman Beto O'Rourke, held the first of their three debates Friday at Southern Methodist University. The pair sparred over guns, immigration and President Donald Trump before a live studio audience. Watch the full-length broadcast, courtesy of <a href="https://www.nbcdfw.com/">KXAS-TV</a>.</p>
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Watch Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke in first Senate debate

Alana Rocha, The Texas Tribune
September 22, 2018

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz defeated Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke in the race for U.S. Senate. View full 2018 Texas election results or subscribe to The Brief for the latest election news.More in this series

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, El Paso Congressman Beto O'Rourke, held the first of their three debates Friday at Southern Methodist University. The pair sparred over guns, immigration and President Donald Trump before a live studio audience. Watch the full-length broadcast, courtesy of KXAS-TV.

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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke, held the first of their three debates Friday at Southern Methodist University. The pair sparred over guns, immigration and President Donald Trump before a live studio audience. Watch the full-length broadcast, courtesy of KXAS-TV.

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