Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa, representative-elect Bobby Pulido, and senator-elect James Talarico pose at Voto Latino's "Ready. Go. Vote." campaign rally on October 25, 2026 in Weslaco, Texas.
Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa, representative-elect Bobby Pulido, and senator-elect James Talarico pose at Voto Latino's "Ready. Go. Vote." campaign rally on October 25, 2026 in Weslaco, Texas.Brandon Bell—Getty Images
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