Beto O'Rourke — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Served as U.S. Representative for Texas's 16th congressional district (2013-2019)
Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2018
Candidate for the 2020 United States presidential nomination
Democratic nominee for the 2022 Texas gubernatorial election
Served on the El Paso City Council (2005-2011), including as mayor pro tempore
Graduate of Columbia University

Biography

Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party. He served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 16th congressional district from 2013 to 2019, winning re-election in 2014 and 2016.

Prior to his time in Congress, O'Rourke was elected to the El Paso City Council in 2005, serving until 2011 and holding the position of mayor pro tempore during his first year. He is a graduate of Columbia University.