Beto O'Rourke

Abbott's victory was expected — the Republican led in poll after poll and raised more money than O'Rourke. The last Democrat to win a Texas gubernatorial race was Ann Richards in 1990.

Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke said he will rest from home after being diagnosed with a bacterial infection. He's now holding virtual campaign events instead.

Voters like to see a sense of authenticity in candidates, especially in Texas. But some experts say cursing and vulgar language in front of kids and the elderly more often than not crosses the line.

Officials in Texas release more information, while Americans across the nation continue to express shock and grief at the massacre.

Both Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic nominee Beto O'Rourke easily won their primaries. Texas hasn't elected a Democratic governor in more than three decades.

The rally for federal legislation to protect voting rights at the U.S. Capitol follows a 27-mile "March For Democracy" that ended over the weekend at the Texas Capitol.

The Democrat struggled to translate the energy from his 2018 Senate bid into a successful White House campaign.

Elizabeth Warren faced new scrutiny, Pete Buttigieg controlled multiple exchanges, and the potential conflicts of interest of Joe Biden's son got relatively little focus.

O'Rourke wants to ban and buy back assault-style weapons. Two undecided voters who like the idea asked him how it would work as part of NPR's Off Script series, where voters question candidates.

The Oct. 15 debate will feature more candidates together on one night than in previous months. Billionaire activist Tom Steyer and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard will join 10 candidates who appeared in September.