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FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2018 file photo, Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Beto O'Rourke makes a campaign stop at Austin Community College Eastview, in Austin, Texas. O’Rourke, of Texas, who is running against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for a Senate seat, has not been charged with federal campaign finance violations as suggested in claims circulating online. The claims stem from a letter the Federal Election Commission sent the O’Rourke campaign, dated Sept. 30, that identified potentially “excessive, prohibited and impermissible” contributions from supporters. O’Rourke raised nearly $24 million through the first half of 2018 in his challenge against Cruz, defying expectations and making the Senate race one of the most expensive of the midterms. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Beto O’Rourke racks up record fundraising haul in Texas Senate bid

By James Varney - The Washington Times

In this Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, photo, Annette Bever, 49, speaks with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, during his campaign stop with Donald Trump Jr. in Wichita Falls, Texas. (Amanda Voisard /Austin American-Statesman via AP) ** FILE **

Ted Cruz maintains solid lead over Beto O’Rourke in latest Quinnipiac poll

By James Varney - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 file photo, Democratic U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke takes part in in a debate for the Texas U.S. Senate with Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, in Dallas. O'Rourke is apologizing for writing in Columbia University's student newspaper nearly 30 years ago that a Broadway musical featured actresses "whose only qualifications seem to be their phenomenally large breasts and tight buttocks." O'Rourke said Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, that he was "ashamed" and that there was no excuse for "demeaning comments about women." (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP, Pool, File)

Beto O’Rourke apologizes for ‘demeaning’ 1991 article

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Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) speaks to the crowd during the "Turn Out for Texas" concert and rally at Auditorium Shores on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 in Austin, Texas. O'Rourke is running against Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for his senate seat. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP Images)

Beto O’Rourke airs Facebook Live ad amid accusations of ducking Cruz debate

By James Varney - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2018, file photo, Democratic U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke takes part in in a debate for the Texas U.S. Senate with Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, in Dallas. Willie Nelson will hold a concert for Democratic Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. O’Rourke is a three-term congressman from El Paso trying to upset Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in November. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP, Pool, File)

The Latest: Beto O’Rourke rallies with Willie Nelson

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Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, left, and Democratic U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke, right, take part in their first debate for the Texas U.S. Senate in Dallas, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP, Pool)

Cruz, O’Rourke getting combative in close Texas Senate race

By WILL WEISSERT and PAUL J. WEBER - Associated Press

Democratic candidate for Senate Beto O'Rourke recently made an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show and Stephen Colbert's late night show. (Associated Press)

Ted Cruz casts Democratic rival Beto O’Rourke as soft on immigration in new ad

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Beto O'Rourke speaks during the general session at the Texas Democratic Convention Friday, June 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez) ** FILE **

Beto O’Rourke leads Ted Cruz in Texas Senate race: Poll

By James Varney - The Washington Times

Willie Nelson performs during rehearsals for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards at The Staples Center, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Los Angeles. The Grammy Awards will take place at the Staples Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Willie Nelson support for Beto O’Rourke sparks conservative backlash

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Beto O'Rourke speaks during the general session at the Texas Democratic Convention Friday, June 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez) ** FILE **

Beto O’Rourke-Ted Cruz Texas Senate race moves into toss-up territory

By James Varney - The Washington Times

In this June 22, 2018, photo, Beto O'Rourke speaks during the general session at the Texas Democratic Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Beto O’Rourke says ‘nothing more American’ than NFL anthem protests

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

In this June 22, 2018, photo, Beto O'Rourke speaks during the general session at the Texas Democratic Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. (Associated Press) **FILE**

GOP Sen. Ted Cruz raises $4.6 million, trails Democrat Beto O’Rourke in money chase

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 3, 2018, file photo, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks to supporters as he campaigns for re-election at the National Border Patrol Council Local 3307 offices in Edinburg, Texas. (Joel Martinez/The Monitor via AP, File)

Cruz’s flip-flop on family separation shows threat to GOP

By WILL WEISSERT - Associated Press

In this April 3, 2018, file photo, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks to supporters as he campaigns for re-election at the National Border Patrol Council Local 3307 offices in Edinburg, Texas. (Joel Martinez/The Monitor via AP, File)

Ted Cruz locked in tight re-election race against Beto O’Rourke: Poll

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 27, 2013, file photo, Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Texas, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke raises $6.7 million in the first quarter

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

Outraised and outhustled, is Sen. Ted Cruz losing his mojo?

By WILL WEISSERT - Associated Press

In this Feb. 27, 2013, file photo, Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Texas, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Beto O’Rourke: Voters questioning Ted Cruz’s NRA ties

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

In this Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, photo, Texas Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke, center, greets supporters following a town hall meeting in Mission, Texas. O’Rourke is forsaking a safe seat in Congress and a rising-star career for the longest of odds in an attempt to unseat Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. A Democrat hasn’t captured a Senate seat in Texas since 1988. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas Democrat risks rising-star status in long-shot race

By WILL WEISSERT - Associated Press

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Beto O’Rourke, Democrat, looks to unseat Ted Cruz in 2018 Senate race

By Ken Shepherd - The Washington Times

Democratic Rep. appears ready to announce challenge to Cruz

By ERICA WERNER - Associated Press