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In a record-setting expensive race, Texas Governor Greg Abbott fended off Democrat Beto O'Rourke and is headed to a record-tying third term in office. "Tonight, Texans sent a very resounding message," Abbott said in McAllen. The celebration caps off a campaign focused on border security and being tough on crime. "We started this campaign in South Texas, we celebrated my primary victory in South Texas and tonight we return to South Texas to celebrate my being your governor for four more years," he said. Most political experts entered Tuesday with the expectation Abbott would win re-election. Polls showed a safe margin over the past several weeks, in a race that saw both candidates spend more than $100 million.