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Beto O'Rourke Targets 2026 Senate Comeback Amid Challenges

7/21/2025

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Beto O’Rourke is eyeing a comeback in the 2026 Senate race, as incumbent John Cornyn faces a challenging primary. With a history of electoral struggles since 2016, O’Rourke is rallying Democrats to be "ruthless" in their redistricting efforts. Meanwhile, Colin Allred has already thrown his hat in the ring for the seat.

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Beto O’Rourke is eyeing a comeback in the 2026 Senate race, as incumbent John Cornyn faces a challenging primary. With a history of electoral struggles since 2016, O’Rourke is rallying Democrats to be "ruthless" in their redistricting efforts. Meanwhile, Colin Allred has already thrown his hat in the ring for the seat.