Former congressman and 2020 presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke says he’s running to unseat Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Ex-Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke, 49, is now running to unseat Texas Gov. Greg Abbott The run from the media-savvy ex-congressman could temp Dems to pour millions into trying — again — to flip Texas.

Former congressman and Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke announces he’s running to unseat Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in 2022.

Beto O’Rourke has officially launched his campaign for governor of Texas, challenging Gov. Greg Abbott in a time when the extremist governor has been leading a right-wing charge to slash rights and suppress marginalized groups in the state.

What people are saying?

Lenny 233 Go for it, please Texas vote him in we need a majority to help seniors out, no one should have to move out of their home because they are retired. Beto has a heart for everyone, give him a chance.

M K Flores Six months ago…I wouldn’t have given him a chance…but the polarizing actions of the current Gov are going to make voters choose one side or another.