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Photos: Election Day 2022 in Texas

Texas Tribune photographers spread out all over the state to document a momentous midterm election.

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“The fight goes on”: Families of Uvalde shooting victims hoped for change that didn’t come

The families of some of the 19 children killed at Robb Elementary rooted for Beto O’Rourke, hoping he would help change Texas gun laws. They left disappointed but determined to fight on.

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Beto’s Lost Year

“I don't know what my role or yours will be going forward,” said the Texas Dems’ political star, after $70 million bought a bracing defeat.

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The Age of Abbott Continues Unfettered

Texas’ Republican governor easily swatted away his strongest Democratic challenger yet. Now, he’s liable to do whatever the hell he pleases.

Texas Observer

Beto O’Rourke to supporters in impassioned concession speech: ‘I’m in this fight for life’

The Texas Democrat lost the gubernatorial race to Republican Greg Abbott, who clinched a third four-year term in the governor’s office

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‘Red Wave’ Makes Modest Splash in South Texas

The GOP took just one of three Congressional seats from Brownsville to Laredo, and short-lived incumbent Mayra Flores has been sent packing.

Texas Observer

US midterms: Who won, who lost and what we know so far

Republicans on course to win House majority, with Senate too close to call, on a bad night for Donald Trump’s chosen candidates

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With clear mandate in Texas, Abbott, GOP will continue rightward push

DALLAS — Emboldened by another sweep of statewide offices and firm control of the Legislature, Texas Republicans are poised to implement right-of-center policies designed to keep the Lone Star State a bastion of Trump-era conservatism.

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Republican victories show Texas is still far from turning blue

Republicans continued their 28-year dominance of statewide races but fell short of their hopes for a South Texas congressional sweep.

The Texas Tribune

Months after Massacre, Uvalde County Turns Out for Greg Abbott

Uvaldeans voted resoundingly for the incumbent—who opposes even common sense gun control—over Democrat Beto O’Rourke by a 22-point margin

Texas Observer

The murders of 21 children and teachers in Uvalde weren’t enough to bring down Greg Abbott

On the Texas ballot were the lives of the 19 young students and two heroic teachers killed during the 24 May mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, writes Rachel Sharp

The Independent UK

Greg Abbott defeats Beto O’Rourke in Texas governor’s race

Voters elect GOP governor to third four-year term

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Beto O’Rourke has lost three races in four years. Is his political career over?

He has been the Texas Democratic Party’s great hope. But after failed runs for senator, president and governor, observers wonder if he has a political future.

The Texas Tribune

Greg Abbott reelected Texas governor, defeating Beto O’Rourke

The governor prevailed after a tumultuous period that included the pandemic, a statewide blackout, restrictions on voting and abortion and the Uvalde school shooting.

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Lauren Boebert used Trump and the Proud Boys to gain power – now she’s getting personal to defend her seat

Ms Boebert has accused her opponent of ‘succumbing to blackmail’ while serving on the Aspen City Council

Tribune News Service

Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke meet in Texas governor’s race Election Day finale

McALLEN, Texas — At every turn of their battle over the past year or so, Gov. Greg Abbott has linked Democrat Beto O’Rourke to President Joe Biden, who is unpopular in Texas.

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Beto O’Rourke embraced underdog role, courted young and independent Texas voters

EL PASO, Texas — Win or lose Tuesday, Beto O’Rourke’s legacy in this border town is already cemented as a hometown boy whose quest for higher office helped reclaim the narrative of an underdog city, supporters and analysts here say.

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Texas votes: Abortion, border security and marijuana energize voters on Election Day

Texas voters cast their ballots Tuesday with a wide variety of issues on their minds, including the state’s grid and the Uvalde shooting.

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O'Rourke hopes to upset Texas Gov. Abbott's bid for 3rd term

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O’Rourke are steering into the finish of one of the most expensive midterm races in the country

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South Texas, Abbott vs. O’Rourke, and Harris County: Here are the biggest things to watch for on election night

While the GOP focuses on the border and economy under President Joe Biden, Democrats are hoping to prove polls and political forecasters wrong by tapping into anger over the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the Uvalde school shooting.

Texas Observer

Country Music Women Keep Raising Hell

Outspoken performers like Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves continue a tradition of female Western artists who aren’t afraid to rock the boat.

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Don’t jump to conclusions as Tuesday election night results come in

If you’re keeping a close eye on the results Tuesday night, you should follow one overarching rule: Don’t jump to conclusions.

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Selena Gomez endorses Beto O’Rourke on Instagram

Selena Gomez joined the list of entertainers who are endorsing Beto O’Rourke for governor of Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Why Texas Republicans still oppose Medicaid expansion

More than two-thirds of Texans support Medicaid expansion. But on the eve of the midterm elections, the subject is still taboo for the state GOP. Why?

Tribune News Service

Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke both ask: Who’s more terrible for Texas?

DALLAS — As Texans prepare to elect their next governor, Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke have similar campaign messages: The other guy would be terrible for Texas.

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