Beto O'Rourke Receives Endorsement in Dallas County DA Race
Former U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke has endorsed Amber Givens, a candidate for Dallas County District Attorney. Givens, a former felony court judge, is seeking to maintain her momentum in the race after defeating two-term incumbent John Creuzot in the March 3 Democratic primary. Her campaign has focused on educating voters and encouraging early voting. Givens' tenure on the bench has been marked by both controversy, including poor ratings in judicial polls and allegations of misconduct, and successes, such as the reversal of a denied pay supplement and the dismissal of judicial misconduct sanctions on appeal. Her opponent, Eric Reed, entered the race as a write-in candidate, receiving approval from the Texas secretary of state's office in late July. Reed is campaigning on alternative solutions for defendants with mental health and substance abuse issues, advocating for treatment over incarceration, and emphasizing attorney training. He has also criticized Givens' fitness for office, citing past compla...
