News coverage examines how Hispanic voters in Texas, particularly in the Rio Grande Valley, may influence the 2026 midterm elections. Hispanic voters swung toward Trump in 2024 but face dissatisfaction with his performance on issues including cost of living, border security, and immigration enforcement tactics.
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A national "blue tsunami" swept Democrats to gains in ruby-red districts Trump won by double digits in 2024, improving Democrats' margin by 15 percentage points. California Democrats had pursued redistricting changes via Proposition 50 in anticipation of Republican gerrymanders in states including Texas.
$more than $100 million for campaign spending freed up by protecting incumbent Democrats in Southern California swing districts
California Democrats, pursued Proposition 50 redistricting measure; Greg Abbott, Texas Governor who lost reelection; Gavin Newsom, California Governor who promoted Prop. 50 and 4 more
Young Latino voters ages 18 to 29 in Harris County showed record turnout in the 2026 election, with participation tripling compared to the 2018 midterm elections, according to LULAC. Immigration policies, homeownership costs, rising rents, property taxes, and gas prices motivated voters.
$nearly 1.8 million for hispanic voters casting ballots during early voting
Ashley Barahona, University of Houston student who voted; Dr. Sergio Lira, President of Greater Houston LULAC Council; League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Organization tracking Latino voter turnout
Democrat Julie Holmer won the Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4 election with 56,177 votes (53.3%), defeating Republican Shelby Williams who received 49,198 votes (46.7%). In a separate race, Democrat Nydia Cárdenas won the Tarrant County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 seat with 89,039 votes (51.80%), unseating Republican incumbent Manny Ramirez who received 82,839 votes (48.20%).
Julie Holmer, Democratic candidate for Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4; Shelby Williams, Republican candidate for Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4; Nydia Cárdenas, Democratic candidate for Tarrant County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 and 1 more
San Antonio voters drove downtown and honked in celebration after a midterm election that produced Democratic victories, including James Talarico's election to U.S. Senate and Gina Hinojosa's election as governor.
James Talarico, Democrat elected to U.S. Senate; Gina Hinojosa, Democrat elected Texas governor; Greg Abbott, Conceded in governor's race
Democrat Ericka Lomick won both the general and special elections for Texas House District 93, receiving about 51% of the vote in each contest, though her eligibility to take office is in question due to reported felony conviction records.
Ericka Lomick, Democrat candidate; Alan Blaylock, Republican candidate; Nate Schatzline, Former Texas House District 93 representative and 2 more
Democrat James Talarico won the Texas U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Ken Paxton by over ten points on Tuesday. In interviews the following day, Talarico outlined areas of potential cooperation with Republicans and President Trump.
James Talarico, Democratic candidate elected Texas U.S. Senator; Ken Paxton, Republican Texas Attorney General, defeated Senate candidate; Donald Trump, President of the United States
In Texas's November 2026 midterm elections, Democrats won statewide races for the first time in over 30 years. Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to become Texas' first Latina governor. James Talarico won the U.S. Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton. Democrats also captured lieutenant governor, attorney general and comptroller offices and won all four state Supreme Court justices' positions on the ballot.
Gina Hinojosa, Democratic candidate who defeated incumbent Governor Greg Abbott; Greg Abbott, Republican Governor defeated in election; James Talarico, Democratic candidate who won U.S. Senate race against Ken Paxton and 3 more
Gina Hinojosa, age 52, won the Texas gubernatorial election on Tuesday, becoming the first Latina governor in Texas history. Democrats swept statewide offices, powered by Hispanic voters along the border, particularly in the Rio Grande Valley.
Gina Hinojosa, governor-elect; James Talarico, state representative who energized border counties; Bobby Pulido, Tejano music star who energized border counties and 2 more