Beto O'Rourke's mom hits the campaign trail in Texas Senate race
Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D) is getting some help from his mother and other family members on the campaign trail as he seeks to take on Sen. Ted Cruz (R) in November.
Melissa O'Rourke appeared at events in Plainview and Lubbock, Texas, over the weekend to address supporters of her son's Democratic Senate bid, according to local reports.
"I think people just want to know some stories about Beto and his family. I think I'm getting more out of it than the people here but I think just bringing the family and showing the support he has," she told local ABC affiliate KAMC.
"I'm so happy to see people so fired up and wanting to help," she added while addressing supporters in Plainview, according to a local report.
O'Rourke's campaign said in a press release reported by Texas ABC affiliate KTRE that Melissa O'Rourke, who it described as a "lifelong Republican," will campaign along with O'Rourke's sister at an event in Tyler, Texas, on Friday.
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