WESLACO, Texas – Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke was in Hidalgo County on Monday and Cameron County on Tuesday, holding six rallies in total.

The rallies took place in Edinburg, Weslaco, San Juan, McAllen, Brownsville and Harlingen. 

The event in Weslaco was held outside Weslaco City Hall. O’Rourke was joined at this rally by U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez and state Rep. Armando ‘Mando’ Martinez, among others. 

Here are three videos from the event:

Beto O’Rourke


Vicente Gonzalez


Armando ‘Mando’ Martinez



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