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GOP's hard-line tactics on migrants refocus midterm debate

The Republican governors of Florida and Texas have delivered migrants on planes and buses to Washington, D

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Can Beto O’Rourke persuade enough non-Democrats to dump Greg Abbott? Poll casts doubt

DALLAS – Beto O’Rourke has made courting independents and Republicans whose votes could be up for grabs a critical component of his campaign to unseat GOP incumbent Greg Abbott.

Tribune News Service

Is Beto gaining on Abbott? Poll shows Texas voter thoughts on abortion, border, guns

With the race for Texas governor just two months away, Republican incumbent Greg Abbott continues to have an edge over Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke, according to a new poll.

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Gov. Greg Abbott leads Beto O’Rourke by 5 percentage points in new poll

The latest survey also gave Republican incumbents single-digit leads in two other statewide races. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick led Democrat Mike Collier by 7 points, and Attorney General Ken Paxton registered a 5-point advantage over Democrat Rochelle Garza.

The Texas Tribune

Along the Texas-Mexico border, GOP enthusiasm mounts as Democrats defect over immigration concerns

Among voters near the Texas-Mexico border, immigration and border security are a leading cause for flipping from Democrat to Republican.

The Texas Tribune

Mysterious group targeting Gov. Greg Abbott reserves $6 million in TV ads ahead of November election

The sudden TV spending by Coulda Been Worse LLC comes as Abbott battles for a third term against Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke.

The Texas Tribune

If Texas Democrats want to restore abortion rights, the road doesn’t go through Kansas

DALLAS — Buoyed by the success of their counterparts in Kansas, Texas activists are determined to use November’s midterm elections to kick-start the restoration of abortion rights.

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Editorial: Texas’ cautious approach to marijuana use has been the correct path

A leading medical marijuana retailer just opened its fourth location in Dallas-Fort Worth, evidence of the growth this business is having in the region.

Tribune News Service

Democratic mayors prepare to be next Texas migrant busing targets

Boston, Philadelphia and Seattle officials are all getting ready if Gov. Greg Abbott eyes them next.

Axios

Not so fast: Greg Abbott, Texas Republicans face a complex election landscape after abortion ruling, Uvalde shooting

Both Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke hope to define the election on issues viewed as favorable to their own parties.

The Texas Tribune

Beto Hits the Road for the Last Leg of His Tour

The Democratic nominee for governor wooed rural voters on on his 49-day tour of the state.

Texas Observer

Greg Abbott to launch television ad targeting Beto O’Rourke over police funding

The ad is based on O’Rourke’s 2020 comments that he appreciates protesters bringing up defunding certain line items “that have overmilitarized our police.” But at recent town hall meetings, O’Rourke has said he does not support defunding the police.

The Texas Tribune

Beto O’Rourke spent more than any other Democratic statewide candidate or officeholder in Texas

Texas Democratic statewide candidates and officeholders have spent $24.2 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among statewide officials and candidates, Beto O’Rourke has spent more than any other Democrat.

Ballotpedia

Texas Governor Abbott says rape victims can take Plan B instead of having abortions

The Republican governor made the statements during a local radio programme, scheduled to be aired on Sunday

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Rape victims can take Plan B instead of having abortions, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says

DALLAS — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said this week that although the state’s abortion ban makes no exception for rape or incest, victims of these crimes can take emergency contraception and call the police.

Texas Observer

‘We Win in 2022 and the World Changes’

Beto's bid to deny Greg Abbott a third term as governor is a steep one, but he can still muster some magic on the campaign trail.

The Texas Tribune

Beto O’Rourke to lay down initial $10 million on fall TV ads

The expenditure, which the Democrat’s campaign announced Friday, comes as GOP Gov. Greg Abbott has dominated the airwaves for over two weeks.

The Texas Tribune

Beto O’Rourke confronts a formidable GOP firewall as he woos rural Texans

Despite its dwindling population, rural Texas has consistently helped protect GOP dominance in statewide races, even as Democratic support grows in the state’s populous metro centers and suburbs.

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Gov. Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke agree to debate Sept. 30 in Edinburg

O’Rourke wants more debates, but Abbott has indicated this is the only one he is willing to do before the November election.

WEKU

Poll: One year after SB 8, Texans express strong support for abortion rights

One year after a restrictive abortion law took effect, a poll shows a majority of Texans surveyed say they support abortion access in most or all cases. Many say the issue will motivate them to vote.

The Independent UK

Texas governor pushes back on raising gun age after Uvalde

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing back on calls by Uvalde families for new gun control measures in Texas in wake of the Robb Elementary School massacre

The Independent UK

Beto O'Rourke resuming campaign stops in Texas after illness

Democrat Beto O’Rourke says he's resuming campaigning in his race for Texas governor after pausing his schedule because of an unspecified bacterial infection

The Independent UK

Beto O’Rourke pauses Texas governor campaign as he’s hospitalised with bacterial infection

Bete O’Rourke says he was diagnosed with bacterial infection after he fell ill on Friday

WEKU

Beto O'Rourke turns to virtual campaigning due to a bacterial infection

Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke said he will rest from home after being diagnosed with a bacterial infection. He's now holding virtual campaign events instead.

Tribune News Service

Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke diagnosed with bacterial infection

DALLAS — Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke said on Sunday that he’s been diagnosed with a bacterial infection, two days after cutting a book signing in San Antonio short because he was feeling ill.

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