Beto O'Rourke ran an ill-fated campaign for Democratic nomination.<br />His campaign ended in November, when he dropped out.<br />He told supporters he was focusing his time and energy on trying to turn Texas blue.<br />His goal was to flip as many seats in Texas from Republican to Democrat.<br />Now, he's suffered a humiliating set back.<br />Republicans won control of a closely watched congressional district in a Houston, Texas a special election.<br />Gary Gates defeated Democrat Eliz Markowitz with 58% of the vote.
