2016 Presidential Hopefuls Have Deep Ties to Texas

• by Abby Livingston, Annie Daniel and Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune
• Jan. 9, 2015

Of the two dozen or so politicos floated as serious presidential contenders, an uncanny number have a legitimate Texas connection — whether it's having lived or worked in the state.

Some stayed in the Lone Star State for just a few months, often on a campaign job. Other contenders were born here. Still others were educated here or moved to Texas for a job. And one — well, let's just call it the hug seen 'round the world.

Here's a look at the ties to Texas among the early 2016 presidential field: 

 

This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at http://www.texastribune.org/2015/01/09/all-roads-lead-to-texas/.