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Joaquin Castro Says He Won’t Challenge Ted Cruz For U.S. Senate In 2018

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on May 1, 2017 · Castro decision not to step into the Senate race leaves O'Rourke as the main challenger to Cruz's seat

Tags Beto O'Rourke Joaquin Castro senate Senator Ted Cruz

Election 2016

Texas Dem And GOP Stars Land In Houston For Last Day Of Campaign

Andrew Schneider

Posted on November 7, 2016 · HUD Secretary Julián Castro and Congressman Joaquin Castro led the Democrats’ get-out-the-vote efforts in the East End. Sen. Ted Cruz did the same for Republicans in Spring Branch.

Tags Donald Trump hillary clinton Joaquin Castro Julian Castro US Senator Ted Cruz

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Election 2016

Texas Democrats Aim To Use Trump To Turn The State Blue

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 20, 2016 · At the Texas Democratic Convention, rising stars HUD Secretary Julián Castro and his twin brother Congressman Joaquin Castro mapped out a strategy they hope will both boost their own party’s turnout and hobble state and local GOP candidates.

Tags Donald Trump election 2016 Joaquin Castro Julian Castro Texas Democratic Convention

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Grand jury dismisses charges against Houston Astros fan accused of throwing beer cans at Sen. Ted Cruz

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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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Beto O’Rourke’s campaign reflects on failed governor race

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on November 15, 2022 · In a press call Monday, O’Rourke’s team reflected on its failures during the election, but said Gov. Greg Abbott had the advantage with his ability to attract media attention and rely on” established narratives” that historically favor Republicans.

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

URIEL J. GARCÍA, Texas Tribune

Posted on November 10, 2022 · 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 O’Rourke has lost three races in four years. Is his political career over?

JAMES BARRAGÁN, The Texas Tribune

Posted on November 9, 2022 · 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.

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