Inside the booth: Faith, economy and immigration inspired these Texans’ votes

Gabriel V. Cardenas for The Texas Tribune

Posted Monday, November 2, 2026 6:00 am

Carlos Nogueras Ramos, Jayme Lozano Carver, Stephen Simpson, Berenice Garcia, and Jess Huff (via Texas Tribune)

Several races in Texas drew national attention. On the eve of the election, Texans share what mattered to them.

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