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Photo of Cruz: J. Scott Applewhite/AP / Photo of O'Rourke: Al Ortiz/Houston Public Media

Texas Elections 2018

Cruz Holds 9-Point Lead over O’Rourke in Latest Texas Senate Race Poll

Andrew Schneider

Posted on October 11, 2018 · The poll suggests that Senator Ted Cruz’s efforts to frame Congressman Beto O’Rourke as too radical for Texas voters are hitting home with Republican voters.

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Photo of Cruz: J. Scott Applewhite/AP / Photo of O'Rourke: Al Ortiz/Houston Public Media

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Sunday’s Cruz-O’Rourke Debate at UH Postponed

Andrew Schneider

Posted on September 28, 2018 · It’s unclear whether the University of Houston town hall debate between Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Beto O’Rourke will be rescheduled, given the full congressional schedule in the weeks remaining before Election Day.

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Cruz Steps Up Attacks on O’Rourke over Vote Against Harvey Tax Relief

Andrew Schneider

Posted on September 12, 2018 · The measure, which Senator Ted Cruz co-authored, passed as a rider to a bill reauthorizing the FAA. Congressman Beto O’Rourke says he voted against it because it failed to reauthorize CHIP.

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Will Record Fundraising And Star Power Be Enough To Give Beto O’Rourke The Win?

Jill Ament, Texas Standard

Posted on July 12, 2018 · “Particularly in the Rio Grande Valley, people often vote in the primary, because that’s where local elections are decided. And they don’t necessarily come out in the general election,” a freelance journalist said.

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Posted on January 9, 2023 · Joseph Arcidiacono, 33, had been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly throwing unopened beer cans at the Republican senator during the Astros' World Series championship parade on Nov. 7.

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