Governor — Texas
Governor Greg Abbott seeks an unprecedented third term in Texas, facing challengers from his right and left.
Greg Abbott has served as Texas Governor since 2015 after a decade as Attorney General. He is known for Operation Lone Star, his border security initiative, aggressive opposition to federal mandates, and a pro-business environment that has attracted major corporate relocations to Texas.
Beto O'Rourke is a former U.S. Representative from El Paso who came within 3 points of defeating Ted Cruz in 2018 — the closest Senate race in Texas in decades. He ran for President in 2020 before pivoting to the 2022 gubernatorial race, which he lost by 11 points.
Mark Tippetts is a Libertarian Party candidate from Texas and a licensed professional engineer. He advocates for significantly reducing the size of Texas state government, eliminating property taxes, and protecting individual liberties from both political parties.
| Year | Winner | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Greg Abbott Republican | +10.9% | Beto O'Rourke Democrat |
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