The latest 2020 elections news from The Texas Tribune.
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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