O'Rourke touts willingness to serve all Texans in Conroe visit

Democratic U.S. Sen. candidate Beto O'Rourke meets supporters Sunday at the Lone Star Convention and Expo Center. Democratic U.S. Sen. candidate Beto O'Rourke meets supporters Sunday at the Lone Star Convention and Expo Center. Photo: Montgomery County Police Reporter Photo: Montgomery County Police Reporter Image 1 of / 15 Caption Close O'Rourke touts willingness to serve all Texans in Conroe visit 1 / 15 Back to Gallery

Hundreds turned out as U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke dropped by deep-red Montgomery County ahead of the start of early voting.

Rick Ghigna said he's listened to O'Rourke and supports his willingness to work with politicians on the other side of the aisle.

"He's a down to earth guy, tells the truth, answers the question," Ghigna told Montgomery County Police Reporter. "He's not going to lie to you. That's the guy I want."

Sunday's rally at the Lone Star Convention and Expo Center was the first of O'Rourke's two stops in the Houston area. The Democrat was set to visit Sugar Land on Sunday evening.

O'Rourke reiterated his support for all Texans when asked why he visited Montgomery County.

"No matter who you voted for in the last election, what party you're a member of, you're every bit as deserving of being heard, of being listened to, of being fought for, of being served," the candidate said in an interview with the media.

Meanwhile, supporters of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and President Donald Trump were beginning to gather outside Toyota Center, where the two will hold a rally Monday evening.

Early voting starts Monday.