Beto O'Rourke

FOX 7 Discussion: Beto's run for the nomination

Former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke raised more money in the first 24 hours of his campaign than any other Democratic hopeful.

March 18, 2019 7:28pm CDT

Beto O'Rourke says he raised $6.1 million online in 1st 24 hours

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke raised more than $6 million online during the first 24 hours after he announced his White House bid, the highest first-day number reported by any candidate, his campaign said Monday.

March 18, 2019 7:58am CDT

Young Beto O'Rourke wrote 'murder fantasy' about running over children, was part of hacking group

A 15-year-old Beto O’Rourke once wrote a "murder fantasy" short story about running over two children with a car, according to a new report that also revealed the now-presidential candidate was a member of a famous hacking group.

March 16, 2019 2:32pm CDT

Report: Beto O'Rourke plans to run for president

An El Paso news station says former Representative Beto O'Rourke is running for president.

March 14, 2019 6:09am CDT

O'Rourke team begins national staffing talks amid 2020 buzz

Beto O'Rourke's advisers have begun speaking to Democratic political strategists about positions in a national campaign as the former Texas congressman promises to announce a decision on a 2020 presidential run soon.

February 28, 2019 3:36pm CST

O'Rourke to announce decision 'soon' on 2020

The former congressman became a national political sensation while nearly upsetting Sen. Ted Cruz in deeply conservative Texas.

February 28, 2019 5:57am CST

Beto O'Rourke leads anti-wall march during Trump's El Paso rally

Democrat Beto O'Rourke told a hometown El Paso crowd that it's time to "show the country that there is nothing to be afraid of when it comes to the U.S.-Mexico border."

February 11, 2019 3:09pm CST

Beto O'Rourke: "I'm thinking about running for president," decision by end of February

Beto O’Rourke said Tuesday he’s giving serious consideration to a run for president and he’ll make a decision by the end of Feburary.

February 5, 2019 7:39pm CST

Beto O'Rourke set to sit down with Oprah next month

Beto O'Rourke is set to sit down for an interview with Oprah Winfrey next month.

January 11, 2019 3:39pm CST

Beto O'Rourke, Ted Cruz see each other for first time since midterm election

A chance encounter at the airport brought two politicians face to face yet again.

November 14, 2018 10:04pm CST

Poll: Biden, Bernie, Beto top choices of Democratic voters for 2020

A new poll of Democratic voters finds former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders among the top two preferences for the party’s candidate for president in 2020, with Rep. Beto O’Rourke in third.

November 13, 2018 4:22pm CST

Final push from Beto and Cruz in midterm elections

With only two days left until midterm elections competitors Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Beto O'Rourke are giving one last push to the public to get the vote out in their favor.

November 5, 2018 7:01am CST

Ipsos poll has Ted Cruz up five points over Beto O'Rourke in U.S. Senate race

A new poll released Wednesday in the competitive U.S. Senate race in Texas shows Ted Cruz with a five-point lead over Beto O’Rourke.

October 25, 2018 6:15am CDT

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Senate Race

Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Beto O'Rourke had their second debate Tuesday night. Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas discuss more.

October 16, 2018 10:00pm CDT

Willie Nelson headlining rally for Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke

Music legend Willie Nelson is headlining a rally for U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke on September 29th in Austin. The event is first come first serve and is being held at Auditorium Shores.

September 29, 2018 7:41pm CDT

WATCH: First debate between Cruz and O'Rourke

Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz will face off in their first debate tonight. It is the first of three debates in what’s shaping up to be one of the most interesting election races in the country.

September 21, 2018 6:01pm CDT