AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHistoric Upset: Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott, ending decades of Republican control of the Texas governor’s office and becoming the state’s first Latina governor. James Talarico also beat Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate, giving Democrats their first Texas Senate win since 1988. Statewide Shift: Vikki Goodwin declared victory over Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, while Democrat Nathan Johnson was projected to win the attorney general’s race. Clayton Tucker claimed the agriculture commissioner’s seat, which Democrats have not won in 40 years. Congressional Gains: Tejano musician Bobby Pulido unseated Republican Monica De La Cruz in South Texas’ 15th District. Voter Turnout: Latino participation surged, with early ballots up sharply from 2022, amid concerns over the economy, immigration enforcement and the direction of national leadership.
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