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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-07 07:59 CST
updated: 2026-11-07 07:59 CST
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# Texas elects first Latina governor, first female lieutenant governor

Texas voters elected the state's first Latina governor and first female lieutenant governor Tuesday. The state House is expected to pick its first female Speaker in January.

Section: [Elections](/san-antonio/section/politics.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [San Antonio Current](https://www.sacurrent.com/news/in-historic-first-women-poised-to-hold-top-three-leadership-positions-in-texas-government/), 2026-11-07 07:59 CST: In historic first, women poised to hold top three leadership positions in Texas government

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