GOP 2020 ground game beat Democrats, but both parties have work to do in 2022 Winter power outages testing Republican leaders, while Democrats must work connecting with down-ballot voters. Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, AG Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott greet Vice President Mike Pence and Senator John Cornyn as they arrive at Dallas Love Field on Sunday, June 28, 2020, in Dallas. Pence is expected to speak at First Baptist Church's 'Celebrate Freedom Sunday Event' then speak with Gov. Greg Abbott at a press event. (Juan Figueroa/ The Dallas Morning News)(Juan Figueroa / Staff photographer) Texas Republicans won the 2020 elections because of a massive voter mobilization effort that blunted the notion that the Lone Star State is on the verge of turning blue.