Bobby Blanchard | The Texas Tribune

Bobby Blanchard

Social Media Editor

Bobby Blanchard runs the Tribune’s social media efforts. He also spearheads "This Is Your Texas: Campus Correspondents," an online community for college students who want to discuss higher education policy and news. A graduate of UT-Austin, Bobby spent his first year out of college at The Dallas Morning News as a reporting fellow, covering Texas politics and breaking news. He got his start in journalism in the poorly lit basement of The Daily Texan, followed by internships at the Houston Chronicle, KUT News and yes, the Tribune. Born and raised in the Houston area, Bobby is a native Texan. He relies on a steady supply of Tex-Mex and Red Bull to survive.

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Watch Beto O'Rourke's first Texas rally as a presidential candidate

by Bobby Blanchard March 29, 2019

Watch O'Rourke's rally in El Paso.

We're bringing 2020 to Texas. Watch Conversations About America’s Future at SXSW.

by Bobby Blanchard March 5, 2019

We're streaming live interviews with John Kasich, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, Bill Weld, Julián Castro, John Hickenlooper and Kevin McCarthy.

Beto O'Rourke spoke in El Paso in a counter-rally to Donald Trump's event

by Bobby Blanchard Feb. 11, 2019

Beto O'Rourke spoke in El Paso Monday night at the same time as President Donald Trump's El Paso rally. Watch it here.

Watch Donald Trump's El Paso rally

by Bobby Blanchard Feb. 11, 2019

President Donald Trump visited El Paso for his first campaign rally in the border city.

Watch Texas Secretary of State David Whitley's confirmation hearing

by Bobby Blanchard Feb. 7, 2019

The secretary of state's office has faced criticism for its handling of efforts to review the citizenship of 95,000 registered voters. Now, Secretary of State David Whitley — a Gov. Greg Abbott appointee — faces a confirmation hearing.

Watch Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's State of the State address

by Bobby Blanchard Feb. 4, 2019

Abbott stayed on message about education and taxes, and touched on school safety, disaster response and mental health programs.

Watch Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick take the oath of office

by Bobby Blanchard Jan. 15, 2019

After winning re-election in November, both Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are embarking on their second, four-year term. Watch their swearings-in and inaugural speeches here.

Watch Julián Castro announce his presidential run

by Bobby Blanchard Jan. 12, 2019

Julián Castro announced his 2020 bid for president in San Antonio on Saturday.

Livestream: Watch Texas midterm election results roll in with The Texas Tribune and KXAN

by Bobby Blanchard Updated: Nov. 6, 2018

The Texas Tribune and KXAN-TV in Austin are partnering to provide live, on-air results and analysis on the 2018 Texas midterm elections. Tune in Tuesday night.

Donald Trump wants to end birthright citizenship. Ted Cruz supports that. Beto O'Rourke doesn't.

by Emma Platoff and Bobby Blanchard Updated: Oct. 30, 2018

President Donald Trump said in an interview with Axios that he plans to sign an executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of noncitizens. Legal scholars question whether that's constitutional. Here's what Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke have said.

Five Texas reporters answer questions about the Ted Cruz-Beto O'Rourke race

by Bobby Blanchard Updated: Oct. 31, 2018

Reporters covering the race between U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and challenger Beto O'Rourke from five different news outlets answered your questions.

Political Pick'em: Can you guess who will win in the Texas midterms?

by Bobby Blanchard Oct. 22, 2018

We've picked 15 competitive Texas midterm elections, and we want you to pick the candidates who you think will get the most votes on Election Night. First place gets a prize.

Donald Trump: Beto O'Rourke "is a flake"

by Bobby Blanchard Oct. 17, 2018

In a series of tweets following Tuesday night's debate between U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, President Donald Trump said O'Rourke would "blow it all" if elected.

Jerry Patterson, a Republican, endorses Democrat Miguel Suazo over George P. Bush

by Bobby Blanchard Sept. 14, 2018

In a rare cross-party move, former Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson endorsed George P. Bush's Democratic opponent on Friday.

Ask the candidates: What questions do you want answered before the November 2018 election?

by Alex Samuels, Bobby Blanchard, Emily Yount and Cassandra Pollock July 13, 2018

Ahead of November’s general election, The Texas Tribune is creating an election guide with a primary focus on young Texans — and we need your help.

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