Karl Rove endorses Democrat in Texas state race

Republican operative Karl Rove announced on September 17–19, 2026 that he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal in a Texas election, citing concerns about Republican candidate Bo French's fitness for office. The endorsement marks a rare break from Rove's three decades of GOP loyalty and reflects broader fractures within Texas Republican ranks over immigration and other issues.

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Analysis | Why Karl Rove, a father of the modern Texas GOP, is voting for a Democrat

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#GiftArticle #FreeWAPORead #JustWhenYouThinkYouHaveHeardAndSeenItAll……… Legendary Republican operative Karl Rove has said that he plans to do something in November that, for him, is radical: For the first time since 1994, he will vote for a Democrat. wapo.st/3TFG9Ln How Texas Republicans abandoned their immigrant-welcoming tradition.