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Obama Boosts Texas Democrats in 2026 Races
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- May 13, 2026
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Summary
Former President Barack Obama visited an Austin taco shop to support Texas Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, who are aiming for statewide wins in 2026. Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, and Hinojosa, running for governor against Greg Abbott, hope to end Democrats decades-long drought in statewide races. Obama didnt make formal endorsements but asked about the next governor and senator. Talarico is polling well against Republican candidates John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, with leads of 44-41 and 46-41, respectively. The Texas Senate race could determine Senate control, as Trump won the state in 2024. National Democrats are betting big on flipping Texas, and early numbers suggest they might succeed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7f56a6757175c26a