From Bon Appétit · Gabe Hiatt · · 50s
Texas Democrats Celebrate at Whataburger
Senator-elect James Talarico and Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa celebrated their election wins at a Whataburger in Austin.
In brief
Senator-elect James Talarico and Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa celebrated their election wins at a Whataburger in Austin. Texas Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa celebrated their election victories at a Whataburger in Austin. Originally reported by Bon Appétit.
Election Night Celebration
Senator-elect James Talarico and Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa celebrated their election wins at a Whataburger in Austin.
Political Campaigns
Talarico defeated scandal-plagued Republican Ken Paxton with a populist message against billionaires, while Hinojosa targeted corruption and data centers in her race against Greg Abbott.
Whataburger's Texas Appeal
Whataburger has been a social hub for small towns, families, and high schoolers since opening in Corpus Christi in 1950.
Election Night Drink
Talarico and Hinojosa celebrated with oversize sodas instead of champagne, reflecting Whataburger's affordability and political appeal.
At a glance
Texas Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa celebrated their election victories at a Whataburger in Austin.
