New Gov. Abbott campaign ad blames President Biden for inflation

Travis County Democrat Chair Katie Naranjo and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, discuss Gov. Abbott's new ad blaming President Biden for inflation.

Texas voter turnout expected to be high for midterm elections, with all eyes on the governor's race

SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson says there is voter interest in some high-profile statewide races, including the race for governor between Republican Greg Abbott and his Democrat challenger Beto O'Rourke.

Beto O'Rourke ad claims he'll flip GOP voters over Texas abortion law

Travis County Democratic Chair Katie Naranjo and Political Consultant Ashley Brasher join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss Texas' abortion law.

Beto O’Rourke wants to end the STAAR tests. Here’s why he can’t.

The Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate has said several times he will end the annual standardized tests. State and federal law make it impossible.

Harry for Beto: Harry Styles endorses Beto O'Rourke during Austin concert

During Harry Styles' residency at Moody Center, he endorsed Democrat Beto O'Rourke in the Texas governor race. O'Rourke is running against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

Willie Nelson plays at Beto O'Rourke campaign event in South Austin

Sporting an Uvalde hat, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke spoke on a variety of issues including reproductive choice, voter access, and reforming gun laws.

Uvalde shooting, border dominate only Texas governor debate

The promises reflected how Abbott and O’Rourke are eager to spotlight starkly different issues with just three weeks before early voting begins in a competitive Texas governor’s race.

Gun rights, school safety take center stage at Texas Tribune Festival

Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke sat down for one-on-one interviews at the Texas Tribune Festival and discussed many topics, including gun safety.

Texas governor's race influenced by out-of-state donors

Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Ashley Brasher, political consultant, discuss their views on out-of-state funding for the Texas Governor race.

Texas governor poll: Gov. Greg Abbott extends lead over Beto O'Rourke

With just 50 days until the November 8 election Gov. Greg Abbott extended his lead to nine percentage points over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to a new poll released Monday.

Coulda Been Worse LLC ad campaign slams Gov. Greg Abbott as Beto O'Rourke gains ground

Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, and Sonia Van Meter, a political campaign consultant, discuss new ad campaign from Coulda Been Worse LLC.

Mysterious group targeting Gov. Greg Abbott reserves $6M in TV ads ahead of November election

The minute-long ad from Coulda Been Worse LLC, which started airing Friday, rattles off a list of major calamitous events that have happened on Abbott’s watch, such the Uvalde school shooting and 2021 power-grid collapse.

Beto O'Rourke speaks on abortions, Texas border in interview

Beto O'Rourke, in a pre-recorded interview for “Texas: The Issue Is,” was on TV in three of the Lone Star State's top markets. 

Beto O'Rourke stops in Pflugerville on 49-day 'Drive for Texas'

On Thursday, gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke stood on a small wooden box and spoke from the middle of the crowd.

Texans believe state is headed in wrong direction under Gov. Abbott, poll shows

Jamarr Brown, executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and Ashley Brasher, board president of the Williamson County Republican leaders, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss a recent poll showing how Texans feel about Gov. Greg Abbott.