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Who is Beto O’Rourke’s wife Amy Hoover Sanders?

AMY Hoover Sanders is the wife of Beto O'Rourke and plans to see him through his campaign.

Often appearing with , Sanders is dedicated to helping him succeed high profile in the run for governor.

 Amy Hoover Sanders smiles during Beto's fundraiser at the Austin Motel
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Amy Hoover Sanders smiles during Beto's fundraiser at the Austin MotelCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Who is Amy Hoover Sanders?

Amy Sanders is from a very influential Texan family with origins stretching to Mexico.

The daughter of Louann and William Sanders of El Paso, her dad is a real estate mogul.

Her grandfather Ricke Harlan Feuille, born in Mexico City, was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart during World War II.

She studied psychology at Williams College in Massachusetts and received a certificate in Spanish before moving to Guatemala City for one year.

When did she meet her husband Beto O'Rourke?

When she came back, she went on her first date with Beto in 2003.

They went to the Kentucky Club, a bar that may have invented the first margarita.

Amy is currently the director of education development for La Fe Community Development Corporation.

She is also the executive director of the La Fe Preparatory charter school.

According to the , she has a trust fund in her name worth between $1-5million (£765k-£4million).

How old is Amy?

Amy was born October 27, 1981. She is 40 years old, making her nine years younger than her husband Beto O'Rourke.

They now have three children together — Ulysses, Molly and Henry.

She has been married to Beto for 16 years.

 Amy Hoover Sanders frequently supports her husband Beto's political campaigns
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Amy Hoover Sanders frequently supports her husband Beto's political campaignsCredit: Getty

Is Amy's husband Beto O'Rourke running for Governor?

intends to run for Governor of Texas in 2022 against incumbent Greg Abbott.

He announced his plans for the 2022 on November 15, 2021 during an exclusive interview with KXAN.

"I hope that as a candidate, hope as governor, I can serve everyone and help to bring us together bridge some of these divisions and get the big things done that most Texans want us to work on," .

 

 

 

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