With $2.4 million haul, Beto O'Rourke easily outraised Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to close out 2017
The congressman challenging U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in 2018 says he had his biggest fundraising quarter so far. Full Story
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George P. Bush and Harvey relief, AFL-CIO's Beto O'Rourke snub (podcast)
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Patrick and Edgar about Land Commissioner George P. Bush walking back statements on Hurricane Harvey relief and the Rainy Day Fund, and the Texas AFL-CIO's decision not to endorse Beto O'Rourke over a convention the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate missed. Full Story
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Texas AFL-CIO declines to endorse O'Rourke after he misses convention
The political arm of the Texas AFL-CIO decided not to endorse U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, in his campaign to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. The group offered no endorsement in the race. Full Story
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Making re-election bid official, Cruz talks taxes and brushes off competition
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, made his re-election bid official Saturday, brushing off his competition's criticisms and looking to keep the focus on the Republican agenda in Congress. Full Story
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Analysis: A political earthquake hits the Texas congressional delegation
A half-dozen members of the Texas congressional delegation have already given up their seats — and the elections haven't even started yet. This cycle could see more changes than a redistricting year, when disruption is the norm. Full Story
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In money race ahead of 2018, Cruz and O'Rourke taking different paths
As the high-profile race between U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke gains steam, the way the two Texans have approached funding their campaigns could set their race apart nationally. Full Story
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At Dallas convention, calls for GOP comity ahead of 2018 primaries
At the biennial gathering of the Texas Federation of Republican Women, the usual red meat was mixed with some calls for party unity ahead of a potentially brutal primary season. Full Story
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El Paso Democrat draws influential endorsement in bid to replace U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke
A major women's group with a vast fundraising network endorsed former El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar Thursday in her bid to replace U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Texas voters familiar with Cruz but not Democratic rival O’Rourke
With a year to go before the general election, incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is much better known than Democratic rival Beto O'Rourke, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Cruz outraises O'Rourke in third quarter
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas raised over $2 million for his re-election campaign and its allied groups in the third quarter, his team announced Wednesday, more than his Democrat U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke who is vying to unseat him. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke lets f-bombs fly on the campaign trail
The El Paso Democrat, who is challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for a U.S. Senate seat, has become known for his impassioned language on the campaign trail. Full Story
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O'Rourke praises Pelosi, but doesn't want her help in Senate bid
"No, I don't want Nancy Pelosi to come to Texas to campaign with me," Democratic Senate candidate says at Tribune Fest appearance. Full Story
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El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar begins campaign for Congress
El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar filed paperwork Friday to begin a campaign for the U.S. House seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, a fellow El Paso Democrat. Full Story
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Hurd "bromance" puts O'Rourke in awkward position ahead of 2018
Will Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, at the top of the Democrats' statewide ticket, stand on the sidelines as his party goes all out to defeat his friend, U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, in 2018? Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke on impeaching Trump and the 2018 elections
In a Tuesday interview at one his campaign stops in Killeen, U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke talked about his 2018 Senate run, why he supports impeaching President Trump and which El Paso Democrat he hopes will replace him in the U.S. House. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke on 34-day road trip in underdog Senate bid
U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, is using his congressional recess for a 34-day tour of Texas in his bid to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz next year. Full Story
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In town halls, U.S. Rep. Will Hurd juggles district priorities in Trump era
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd logged hundreds of miles Sunday and Monday to hold town halls during Congress' summer recess, and his interactions with constituents illustrated the fine line he must walk in his massive swing district. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke raises more than Ted Cruz in second quarter
U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, posted a strong first fundraising quarter as a Senate candidate. Full Story
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As Democrats line up to run for Congress, gaps persist in statewide ticket
Texas Democrats may not have a full statewide slate yet, but they are seeing early and intense interest in several congressional races. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, speaks to a packed crowd at Scholz Garten in Austin on April 1, 2017, one day after launching his 2018 campaign against incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.]()
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McCaul, Castro and O'Rourke give Cornyn's Senate seat a look
Several members of the U.S. House delegation are considering running in a possible U.S. Senate special election. Full Story
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