In interviews with The Texas Tribune, both candidates were asked if they’d commit to serving their full six-year terms in the U.S. Senate. There has been speculation that either — or both — could run for president in 2020.
Texas Elections 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.
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How much money have Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke raised outside Texas? We don’t know for sure.
Each Texas candidate for U.S. Senate has criticized the other for raising money outside the state. But campaign finance rules make it difficult to say who has raised more.
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Sexual misconduct allegation jolts Texas Sen. Charles Schwertner’s district
Schwertner has denied the allegation, revealed Tuesday in a news report, but his challengers on the November ballot think it may prompt voters to give the race a second look.
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In age of Trump, Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd’s independence again on the ballot in 23rd District
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, is looking to hold on to the 23rd District once more as Democrats argue he is not as much of an outlier in his party as his image suggests. His opponent this time is Gina Ortiz Jones, a former Air Force intelligence officer.
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Split Decision for 2018 Election
Abortion, health care and the best BBQ in their congressional district. Roy and Kopser contend for Lamar Smith’s seat.
In Texas’ 21st Congressional District, where U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith is retiring, Republican Chip Roy and Democrat Joseph Kopser virtually debate in the latest episode of our “Split Decision” video series.
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Ken Paxton is fighting to kill Obamacare. Can a Democrat win on a campaign to stop him?
Justin Nelson, a Democrat running for attorney general, is positioning himself as the champion of protections for pre-existing conditions, one of the most popular provisions of the landmark health care law.
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“Modern-day Jim Crow.” “We’re going to protect pre-existing conditions.” Here’s a closer look at claims made at Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke’s debate.
At the first of three U.S. Senate campaign debates, Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke lobbed attack after attack. Here’s the history behind some of their claims.
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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.
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Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke clash over immigration, Trump, guns during intense debate
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Democratic opponent Beto O’Rourke held a feisty debate Friday evening at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
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Split Decision for 2018 Election
Trade wars, “Meatless Mondays” and BBQ. Texas Agriculture Commissioner candidates square off
In the latest edition of our “Split Decision” video series, watch Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Democratic challenger Kim Olson virtually debate.