Texas Democrats leave convention united in effort to end GOP's 30-year hold on Texas

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Sander’s speech capped the three-day convention where democratic delegates, volunteers, and elected officials urged activists to organize for the 2026 elections. Candidates and party leaders argued that winning political power in the state is essential for protecting public education, expanding health care access and safeguarding rights they say are under attack — both in the Lone Star State and nationally.

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Texas Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa said this election season, “is the only fight that matters in 2026.” She said the results will answer a big question for Texans.“Is this the Texas that is by and for the people? Or is this great state the billionaire's world, and we just live here?” asked Hinojosa before the crowd during a nearly six-hour rally on Friday evening.

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The final speech Friday night came from Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico, who drew one of the convention's loudest ovations. He used much of his time to highlight the long history of Texans resisting concentrated political power.

“That Texas state of mine resists any tyranny, whether it comes from dictators 200 years ago or billionaire mega donors today,” Talarico said.

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