Government/Politics Abbott, O'Rourke face off for governor's seat; AG's race heads to runoffs Texas Public Radio Published March 1, 2022 at 5:37 PM CST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Reynaldo Leaños Jr. | Texas Public Radio A polling place in McAllen, Texas. Government/Politics Texas Gov. Abbott and Beto O'Rourke are set for an election clash after primary wins Alana Wise Both Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic nominee Beto O'Rourke easily won their primaries. Texas hasn't elected a Democratic governor in more than three decades. Government/Politics Results: Bexar County 2022 March Primary Election Listen • 48:29