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Latino voter backlash puts Texas governor's race on Democrats' midterm map
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: David Hood-Nuño and Evan Garcia Reuters , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· September 5, 2026
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Key points For over a generation, Democrats have been unable to win statewide office in Texas, with the last victory occurring in 1994. A Democratic state representative, Hinojosa, is attempting to break a long-standing trend in Texas politics.
A Democratic state representative, Hinojosa, is attempting to break a long-standing trend in Texas politics. For over a generation, Democrats have been unable to win statewide office in Texas, with the last victory occurring in 1994.
This development has significant implications for the upcoming midterm elections, particularly the governor's race. The involvement of Latino voters is a key factor in this shift.
Further details about this emerging trend and its potential impact on the elections can be found in the original report, which provides more context and information about the situation.
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Published: September 5, 2026 ·
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