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Joaquin Castro won’t run for Senate

By Kyle Feldscher
Published May 1, 2017 8:09pm ET
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Joaquin Castro won’t run for Senate
Rep. Joaquin Castro was seen as a possible challenger to Beto O'Rourke in the race for Sen. Ted Cruz's seat. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) | Eric Gay

Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro will not run for Senate, clearing the Democratic field in the Lone Star State’s 2018 election for Rep. Beto O’Rourke.

Castro announced on Facebook Monday he feels his best role in Congress is to serve in the House.

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