As O’Rourke’s yard signs are popping up in neighborhoods around the state, frustrated Cruz supporters are having trouble finding ones promoting the current U.S. senator’s re-election bid. Until recently, that was by design, according to Cruz’s camp.
2018 Texas U.S. Senate Election
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Analysis: Will a split Texas electorate split the 2018 ticket?
Polls point to a close U.S. Senate race and to a potential blowout in the race for governor. For that to happen, some voters in this politically polarized state would have to switch sides as they move down the ballot.
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Texas Elections 2018
Beto O’Rourke says he isn’t debating Ted Cruz this Friday
In July, Cruz challenged O’Rourke to five debates, with the first one to be held Friday, Aug. 31, in Dallas.
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Politics
Analysis: Who’s got longer coattails? Ted Cruz or Beto O’Rourke?
Nobody in politics wants their own party’s candidates to lose, especially in the top races. But losing by a little is better than losing by a lot — and not just for pride’s sake: It can help down-ballot candidates in close contests.
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Texas Elections 2018
Beto O’Rourke’s NFL comments have gone viral. Here’s how it can impact his Texas race.
A video of Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, expressing support for NFL players kneeling during the national anthem has gone viral, earning national attention. But how does it play among Texas voters?
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Texas Elections 2018
As bad news mounts, Texas Republicans fret about 2018 elections
Comparisons to the 2006 midterms are emerging after two guilty verdicts involving people close to President Donald Trump this week.
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Texas Elections 2018
Ted Cruz leads Beto O’Rourke by 4 points, according to NBC/Marist Poll
A new poll showed the U.S. Senate race between U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke is tight, just as the fall campaign is about to begin.
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Beto O’Rourke’s first TV ad is out today. But he’s quietly been in print and radio for months.
Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, has gotten a lot of attention for his campaign’s drive to reach voters online. But he’s also made an effort to woo them on the radio and in print.
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Texas Elections 2018
Beto O’Rourke says he’ll start airing TV ads with money raised off Ted Cruz’s attack ads
Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, announced Monday he will start airing TV ads in his race against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz.
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Texas Elections 2018
Cruz allies ramp up for November TV battle with O’Rourke
A super PAC supporting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has placed its first TV ad buy in his re-election race against Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke.
