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November 04, 2026 • 12:00 PM
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Texas Senator-elect James Talarico and Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa toasted their historic wins at a Whataburger in Austin, Texas.

Talarico and Hinojosa celebrate wins at Whataburger | CNN Politics

Texas Senator-elect James Talarico and Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa toasted their historic wins at a Whataburger in Austin, Texas.

Texas Senator-elect James Talarico and Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa toasted their historic wins at a Whataburger in Austin, Texas.

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