Texas race

Candidate for Governor of Texas · Election day November 3, 2026

Beto O'Rourke

Democratic · Former U.S. Representative

Beto O'Rourke is a politician and former U.S. Representative who was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Texas in 2022.

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Positions

Abortion

Supports

O'Rourke supports protecting abortion access and restoring reproductive rights in Texas law.

  • We must protect reproductive freedom and codify Roe v. Wade.
  • Codifying abortion rights
  • Repealing state abortion bans
  • Funding reproductive healthcare services

Immigration

Supports

O'Rourke supports expanding legal pathways for immigration, ending Operation Lone Star, and protecting asylum seekers.

  • Ending Operation Lone Star
  • Expanding legal immigration pathways
  • Protecting Dreamers

Healthcare

Supports

O'Rourke supports expanding Medicaid in Texas under the Affordable Care Act to broaden healthcare coverage.

  • Expanding Medicaid will bring billions of our tax dollars back to Texas.
  • Accepting federal Medicaid expansion
  • Lowering prescription drug costs
  • Increasing funding for rural hospitals

Middle East Conflict

No public position

Economy & Jobs

Mixed

O'Rourke supports raising the minimum wage, expanding renewable energy jobs, and investing in public education.

  • Increasing state minimum wage
  • Investing in renewable energy jobs
  • Expanding workforce training programs

Housing

Mixed

O'Rourke advocates for expanding affordable housing options and revising property tax structures for homeowners.

  • Expanding affordable housing incentives
  • Property tax reform for primary homeowners

Public Safety

Mixed

O'Rourke supports firearm safety laws such as universal background checks and red flag laws.

  • Universal background checks
  • Red flag laws
  • Raising minimum legal age to purchase assault-style rifles

Work history

  • U.S. House of Representatives

    U.S. Representative (TX-16) · 2013-2019

  • El Paso City Council

    City Council Member · 2005-2011

Education

  • Columbia University

    Bachelor of Arts in English Literature · 1995

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