About Beto O’Rourke
Beto O’Rourke is a 46 years old, American politician, who is a member of Democratic Party. He is also a businessman and musician. Up to January 3, 2019, he has served as the U.S House of Representatives from Texas’s 16th district; he has held that position since year 2013. Earlier in 2019, O'Rourke announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in 2020.
Early life
Beto O’Rourke was born as Robert Francis O’Rourke on September 26, 1972 to parents Pat Francis O’Rourke and Melissa Martha O’Rourke. He was born in El Paso, Texas. Talking about his education statistics, Beto studied at the Rivera Elementary School and subsequently at Mesita Elementary School. He later moved to Woodberry Forest School, a boarding school in Madison County, Virginia. He was later enrolled to Columbia University to study English.
Career
Beto O’Rourke started his career in politics on low level; he became the member of El Paso City council from 2005 to 2011. In May 2012, he came into limelight when O'Rourke knocked off an
eight-term incumbent who had been endorsed by President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton, U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes. O'Rourke was elected that year to represent the 16th Congressional District in El Paso.
He did not preferred re-election to the House in 2018 and chose instead to challenge Cruz for one of the state's seats in the U.S. Senate, eventually Cruz won the battle.
Personal Life
Talking about Beto O’Rourke’s personal and marital life, he has been married to Amy Hoover; they eventually met on a blind date and hit it off well and they tied the wedding knot on September 24, 2005. The couple has three children: Ulysses O'Rourke, Molly O'Rourke, and Henry O'Rourke.
The American politician is active on social media and has profiles on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Net Worth
According to media resources, Beto O’Rourke has net worth estimated to be somewhere near about $ 9,000,000.
