Republican Greg Abbott Defeats Beto O'Rourke in Texas Governor’s Race

DALLAS, TX—Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole August 5, 2022. Bobby Sanchez for The Epoch Times

Republican Governor Greg Abbott has beaten Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke in the race for Texas governor and is set to serve a third term in office.

Decision Desk HQ called the election for Abbott at 9:23 p.m. Central time. The Associated Press also called the race for Abbott.