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According to official results, Governor Greg Abbott defeated Beto O’Rourke in Texas, thus winning the right to a third term. With more than 95% of the votes counted, the Republican’s lead surpassed 11 percentage points. The Democrat’s defeat would mark a negative streak of three lost elections.
The result would be in line with the polls, which ended with an average double-digit lead for the former state attorney general. Despite O’Rourke’s attempts to associate Abbott’s image with mass shootings, Texas citizens backed the Republican by a wide margin.
The Republican’s message was simple: don’t let Texas become California. In both speeches and in the debate, the governor emphasized that Texas remains a place to grow up and raise a family.
“In Texas, anything is possible. But to build a better future for every Texan, I need your help. Together, we will make sure that Texas remains the best state to live, work, and raise a family. We will secure the future of Texas,” states the campaign’s own website.
This defeat would be the third in a row for O’Rourke, who lost to Ted Cruz in 2018, lost the Democratic nomination for President in 2020, and would now fall short in his bid to unseat Greg Abbott.
Joaquín Núñez es licenciado en comunicación periodística por la Universidad Católica Argentina. Se especializa en el escenario internacional y en la política nacional norteamericana. Confeso hincha de Racing Club de Avellaneda. Contacto: [email protected] // Joaquín Núñez has a degree in journalistic communication from the Universidad Católica Argentina. He specializes in the international scene and national American politics. Confessed fan of Racing Club of Avellaneda. Contact: [email protected]