The latest 2020 elections news from The Texas Tribune.
On this week’s TribCast, Ross talks to Alex, Aliyya and Patrick about the inaugurations of Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick, proposed state budgets with big money for schools and the first Texan to enter the 2020 presidential race. Full Story
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The former Democratic congressman from El Paso, facing calls to run for president, says he's "been stuck lately" and hopes a road trip will help clear his mind. Full Story
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When it comes to many of the biggest policy issues facing the country today, Beto O’Rourke’s default stance is to call for a debate — even on issues related to the border and immigration. Full Story
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During his visit, the newly announced presidential candidate highlighted the much-criticized federal response to Hurricane Maria and aimed to distinguish himself as the candidate of an increasingly diverse Democratic Party. Full Story
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The former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor visited the U.S. territory two days after launching his presidential bid. Full Story
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Texas could have two Democrats running in the 2020 presidential race — and one of them, Julián Castro, got an early start Saturday as speculation continues to swirl around Beto O'Rourke's intentions. Full Story
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Now that Julián Castro has announced he's running for president in 2020, here's a look at some of Castro’s political and financial history. Full Story
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Julián Castro, the former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor, made it official Saturday: He's running for president. Full Story
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Julián Castro announced his 2020 bid for president in San Antonio on Saturday. Full Story
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Justice Democrats, which helped elect New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has made the seven-term Texas official its first target for the 2020 primaries. Full Story
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Oprah Winfrey is set to sit down with Beto O'Rourke on Feb. 5 as part of a series of conversations she's holding in Times Square in New York City. Full Story
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O'Rourke also wouldn't rule out challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2020. Full Story
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The faraway 2020 presidential election is already underway, and it's got a distinct Texas air to it, with Democratic Party rising stars Julián Castro of San Antonio and Beto O'Rourke of El Paso deciding whether to run. Full Story
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