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Beto O'Rourke

Former U.S. congressman from Texas

Image: Beto O'Rourke Campaigns in Burlington
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ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

  • Full Name: Robert O'Rourke
  • Birth Date: September 26, 1972
  • Birth Place: El Paso, Texas
  • Alumni Of: Columbia University
  • Last elected position: U.S. Representative from Texas
  • Affiliation (Political Party): Democratic
  • Twitter: @BetoORourke

Beto O'Rourke: It will take all of us to overcome attacks on democracy

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