After Republicans won races statewide, especially in South Texas, the chair of the Texas Democratic Party, Gilberto Hinojosa, said he plans to resign next year after serving 12 years in the role.
Hinojosa and Texas Democrats have criticized Republican policies including border security measures implemented by Gov. Greg Abbott. After Nov. 5, Hispanic voters in South Texas made history by flipping nearly all border counties red, voting for President-elect Donald Trump by large margins. They also voted for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Republicans who were elected for the first time after leaving the Democratic Party, The Center Square reported.
Some news outlets, pundits and pollsters at one point claimed Cruz’s Senate race was so close that he might lose. He won by nearly nine points, by larger margins than he did in 2018.
Similarly, some claimed Trump was only ahead by roughly five points with some outlets claiming Texas “leaned right.” Trump won Texas by nearly 14 points.
In an interview with KUT News, Hinojosa gave his perspective on the election, saying, “Why do you think that Trump did so well with Hispanics? Because Hispanics live on the border. We’re talking about thousands of people crossing into the United States, and the government [Biden administration] is perceived not to be able to do anything to solve it.” […]
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