Tejano: Quick Facts

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Nov. 14, 2026

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Art of the midterms: Blue wave splashes musicians, artists and even a former Prada model into power • Nov. 8, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (Los Angeles Times)

Latin Grammy-winning Tejano singer Bobby Pulido flips Republican seat in Texas • Nov. 5, 2026, 11:50 AM ET (Austin American-Statesman)

Who is Bobby Pulido? Tejano singer wins key Texas congressional race • Nov. 4, 2026, 12:43 PM ET (USA Today)

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