James Talarico Wins State Tejano Democrats' Straw Poll

The State Tejano Democrats, Texas’ largest Hispanic Democratic organization, has thrown its support behind state Rep. James Talarico (D) in the 2026 U.S. Senate race. READ MORE.

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa: "Tejano Democrats know what Texans have understood for a long time: as long as we have a governor who can be bought, we'll never have the Texas we deserve. Thank you so much for your support."

Rep. Beth Van Duyne: "The Democrats have continued to prove that they do not care about hardworking Americans. They are out of touch with reality, Americans are hurting, and they are worried about appeasing the Marxist base."

Governor Abbott Press Office: "Apple has started shipping servers from its new 250,000 sq ft AI facility in North Houston ahead of schedule. A big win for Texas innovation and leadership in next-generation technology. The future of AI is being built right here in Texas."

HuntforSenate: "Wesley Hunt has been in the race for a cup of college and is already outperforming the field in a general election. Texas is ready for young American First patriots who have been with the President since day one. That is EXACTLY who Wesley Hunt is."

James Talarico Wins State Tejano Democrats' Straw Poll — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — The State Tejano Democrats, Texas’ largest Hispanic Democratic organization, has thrown its support behind state Rep. James Talarico (D) in the 2026 U.S. Senate race.

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James Talarico Wins State Tejano Democrats' Straw Poll — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

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LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina