HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa speaks during a midterm campaign rally at the Bayou Music Center on October 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Hinojosa will attempt to unseat incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbot in the upcoming midterm elections on November 3. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa speaks during a midterm campaign rally at the Bayou Music Center on October 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Hinojosa will attempt to unseat incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbot in the upcoming midterm elections on November 3. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa speaks during a midterm campaign rally at the Bayou Music Center on October 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Hinojosa will attempt to unseat incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbot in the upcoming midterm elections on November 3. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa speaks during a midterm campaign rally at the Bayou Music Center on October 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Hinojosa will attempt to unseat incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbot in the upcoming midterm elections on November 3. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: Texas Democratic Senate candidate, State Rep. James Talarico speaks during a midterm campaign rally at the Bayou Music Center on October 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Talarico is facing off against Republican Senate candidate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a contentious midterm election on November 3. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: Texas Democratic Senate candidate, State Rep. James Talarico speaks during a midterm campaign rally at the Bayou Music Center on October 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Talarico is facing off against Republican Senate candidate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a contentious midterm election on November 3. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: Texas Democratic Senate candidate, State Rep. James Talarico (R) and Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa react during a midterm campaign rally at the Bayou Music Center on October 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Talarico is facing off against Republican Senate candidate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Hinojosa is facing off against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in a contentious midterm election on November 3. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: Texas Democratic Senate candidate, State Rep. James Talarico speaks during a midterm campaign rally at the Bayou Music Center on October 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Talarico is facing off against Republican Senate candidate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a contentious midterm election on November 3. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)