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Politics● Low3h ago · Nov 4, 2026, 2:00 PM

A "political earthquake" in Texas: Latinos drive a historic Democratic victory

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The Texan capital celebrates after the Democratic triumph: James Talarico is the first Democratic senator since 1988 and Gina Hinojosa, the first Latina governor. The political shift in Texas reflects discontent with Trump and his policies. The Democratic victory in the Hispanic south challenges decades of control.

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