Texas Gubernatorial Race Result Gov. Greg Abbott Wins Re Election In Race Against Challenger Beto O Rourke Abc News Programs
The win underscored Abbott’s resilience. Despite record spending in the race that topped $200 million combined, O’Rourke was in danger of losing by double digits just four years after his narrow U.S. Senate defeat that was the closest by a Texas Democrat in decades. “Tonight, Texans sent a very resounding message,” Abbott said during a victory speech in the southern border town of McAllen. In fast-changing Texas — a boomtown of 29 million people that is becoming younger, less white and a magnet for big corporations — Abbott remained a GOP stronghold against a high-profile and tough challenger....