Beto O'Rourke is a Texas Politico who gained national attention during his 2018 campaign for the United States Senate. He is best known by his nickname, Beto, which is a shortened version of his given name, Robert. O'Rourke was born in El Paso, Texas and served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. He is a Democrat and has been an advocate for progressive causes such as immigration reform, gun control, and climate change. O'Rourke has also been a vocal supporter of LGBTQ rights and has been a strong advocate for criminal justice reform.