Texans who have run for president over the last 7 decades
The IndependentSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. 2020: Democratic former Rep. Beto O'Rourke; Democratic former San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro 2016: Republican Sen. Ted Cruz; Republican former Gov. Rick Perry 2012: Perry; Republican Rep. Ron Paul 2008: Paul 2004: Republican President George W. Bush was reelected 2000: Gov. George W. Bush won the presidency 1996: Republican Sen. Phil Gramm; Texas businessman Ross Perot was the Reform Party presidential nominee 1992: Republican President George H.W. Bush won the presidency; Paul was the Libertarian Party presidential nominee; Sen. Lloyd Bentsen was the Democratic vice presidential nominee 1984: Republican Vice President George H.W.