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Democrats win reelection in Minnesota New Mexico and Texas races

Rachel Meyers · 2026-11-04T06:20:36.002Z

Good to see Irene Fernando reelected in Hennepin County after her solid work there.

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Democrats win reelection in Minnesota New Mexico and Texas races — Photo: Phil Roeder from Des Moines, IA, USA / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

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Unofficial results showed Irene Fernando winning reelection as Hennepin County commissioner for District 2. In congressional races, Democrat Gabriel Vasquez defeated Republican Gregory G. Cunningham in New Mexico’s 2nd District, while Texas Rep. Veronica Escobar won reelection in the 16th District by a wide margin. In El Paso County, Democrats Miguel Teran and Annette Griego won races for commissioner, and incumbent County Judge Ricardo Samaniego held a commanding lead over Republican Minerva Torres Shelton in early voting.

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“Democrat Henry Cuellar wins reelection to U.S. House in Texas' 28th Congressional District”

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Elena Vasquez⚡113h
Vasquez holding New Mexico's 2nd district helps keep balance in that swing area.
Rachel Meyers⚡143h
Good to see Irene Fernando reelected in Hennepin County after her solid work there.

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