Texas Election Results 2022: Gov. Abbott defeats Beto O’Rourke & more

TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) — With polls now officially closed in Texas, CBS 11 is breaking down the results for you.

Governor

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott sought a record-tying third term Tuesday while Democrat Beto O’Rourke reached for an upset in America’s biggest red state.

Greg Abbott (winner) — 55%

Beto O’Rourke — 43%

Attorney General

Ken Paxton won reelection against Democrat Rochelle Garza in the race for Texas attorney general.

Ken Paxton (winner) — 54%

Rochelle Garza — 43%

Lieutenant Governor

Dan Patrick won the race for Texas lieutenant governor, defeating Mike Collier. 

Dan Patrick (winner) — 54%

Mike Collier — 43%

Dallas County District Attorney

Democrat John Creuzot was reelected by voters, defeating Republican Faith Johnson for a second time.

John Creuzot (winner) — 61%

Faith Johnson — 39%

Dallas County Judge

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins defeated Republican Lauren Davis Tuesday night in the race for Dallas County judge.

Clay Jenkins (winner) — 62%

Lauren Davis — 38%

Tarrant County District Attorney

Republican Phil Sorrells won the race for Tarrant County district attorney. Sorrells  has been a Tarrant County judge in misdemeanor courts for 25 years. Former Texas Governor Rick Perry endorsed him.   

Tarrant County Judge

Republican Tim O’Hare will succeed Republican Glen Whitley after running against Democrat Deborah Peoples.

Tim O’Hare (winner) — 53%

Deborah Peoples — 47%

To see other Texas election results, click here.