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Beto O'Rourke is a U.S. politician famous for representing Texas's 16th district from 2013-2019.
Beto O'Rourke is an American politician, best known for his 2018 campaign for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas. He was previously a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. As a two-term Congressman, O'Rourke championed progressive policies and made a name for himself through his grassroots campaigns and passionate advocacy for social justice reform.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beto O'Rourke is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On September 26, 1972, Beto O'Rourke was born in El Paso, Texas.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Graduates from Columbia University</div><div class='timeline-text'>O'Rourke graduates from Columbia University with a degree in English Literature.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Elected as El Paso County Commissioner</div><div class='timeline-text'>Elected as the El Paso County Commissioner for Precinct 2 in 2005.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Elected to U.S. House of Representatives</div><div class='timeline-text'>O'Rourke wins the election for United States House of Representatives for Texas's 16th congressional district.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Runs for U.S. Senate</div><div class='timeline-text'>O'Rourke announces his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas held by Ted Cruz.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Announces Presidential Run</div><div class='timeline-text'>On March 14, 2020, O'Rourke announces his candidacy for President of the United States.</div></div></div>
Beto O'Rourke, an American politician, was born on September 26, 1972 and is currently 50. He is best known for his unsuccessful 2018 campaign to unseat incumbent Texas Senator Ted Cruz and his widely popular 2020 US Presidential campaign.
