Beto O’Rourke to run for governor of Texas in 2022 election
by Martin Pengelly in New York and Alexandra Villarre from US news | The Guardian on (#5RY5S)
Former congressman seeks to take on Greg Abbott, the Republican governor, following failed 2018 Senate run against Ted Cruz
Beto O'Rourke, a former congressman, Senate candidate and contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, will run for governor in Texas next year.
O'Rourke, 49, is seeking to take on Greg Abbott, the Republican governor who is pursuing a third term.
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