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Candidate Endorsements
This November, we have the chance to put leaders in office who will actually fight for our democracy and our community, not just talk about it.
In June 2026, I-915 leadership voted to endorse the candidates listed below. We believe each of them will take real action for the progressive priorities we're organizing around, and we're asking our community to stand behind them too.
Endorsed Candidates
National
James Talarico - U.S. Senate (learn more)
Veronica Escobar - U.S. House of Representatives, TX-16 (learn more)
Katy Padilla Stout - U.S. House of Representatives, TX-23 (learn more)
State
Gina Hinojosa - TX Governor (learn more)
Vikki Goodwin - TX Lt Governor (learn more)
Local
Ricardo Samaniego - El Paso County Judge (learn more)
Veronica Escobar
U.S. House of Representatives, TX-16
Indivisible the 915 is proud to endorse the Congresswoman Veronica Escobar for re-election to the United States House of Representatives.
Since first being elected to Congress, Escobar has been a tireless advocate for the people of El Paso and a leading voice for democratic values, economic opportunity, and border communities. Her leadership has helped secure critical investments in infrastructure, public health, economic development, and veterans' services while consistently fighting to protect voting rights, reproductive freedom, and immigrant families.
As one of the most influential voices representing border communities in Washington, Escobar has worked to advance practical solutions on immigration, strengthen economic opportunities for working families, and ensure that El Paso's priorities are heard at the national level.
Indivisible the 915 recognizes Escobar's consistent record of standing up for democracy, promoting equity, and advocating for policies that improve the lives of everyday Texans. Her commitment to public service and her responsiveness to constituents have earned her the trust and respect of voters throughout the region.
"Veronica Escobar understands the challenges facing our community because she is part of this community. Her leadership reflects the resilience, diversity, and strength of El Paso. We are proud to support her re-election and look forward to mobilizing volunteers and voters to help continue her work in Congress." - Susan Urbieta, I-915 Founding Member
James Talarico
Unites States Senate - TX
Indivisible the 915 is proud to endorse Texas State Representative James Talarico for the Unites States Senate.
As a former public school teacher, community leader, and advocate for working families, Talarico has built a reputation for bringing people together, standing up to political corruption, and fighting for the values that matter most to Texans. His campaign has focused on protecting democracy, strengthening public education, expanding economic opportunity, and ensuring that government works for everyday people - not wealthy special interests.
Indivisible the 915 believes that Talarico's message of bringing together Democrats, Independents, and disaffected Republicans reflects the broad coalition necessary to move Texas forward. His ability to connect with voters across political divides has made him one of the most compelling voices in Texas politics today.
This endorsement reflects Indivisible the 915's commitment to electing leaders who will protect democratic institutions, defend voting rights, and champion policies that improve the lives of working families across Texas.
"The future of Texas depends on leaders who are willing to put people before politics." - Connie Crawford, I-915 Founding Member
Katy Padilla Stout
U.S. House of Representatives - TX 23
Indivisible the 915 is proud to support Katy Padilla Stout to represent the constituents of Texas Congressional District 23, which includes part of El Paso County.
Katy is a mother, attorney, former teacher and strong advocate for our most vulnerable children. She exemplifies service and compassion and the integrity-based, evidence-driven, and citizen-responsive approach needed to serve one of the most diverse congressional districts in the country.
Katy Padilla Stout shares the goals of Indivisible the 915: to make government work for every person and every family, to hold government accountable, to operate with integrity and honesty, and to commit to a rich and continuing communication with constituents in the districts.
Gina Hinojosa
Governor of Texas
Indivisible The 915 is proud to endorse State Representative Gina Hinojosa for Governor of Texas. As Texas prepares for a pivotal general election, our Indivisible chapter recognizes Gina Hinjoas as the progressive champion that we need in Austin. Gina will put everyday Texas families first, ahead of billionaire corporate interests.
Gina has shown her grit and her dedication to working families every day during her 10 years of service in the Texas House of Representatives. Representative Gina Hinojosa is a champion for working Texans. From her time as a civil rights lawyer to her battles in the Texas House against school voucher scams, she has always shown the courage to fight back.
Representative Hinojosa has centered her campaign around issues important to El Pasoans:
Healthcare: A healthcare system that is accessible and affordable to all Texans. Rein in the profits of insurance companies and big pharma.
Quality Public Education: Neighborhood schools and teacher pay take priority over private school vouchers for the wealthy.
Affordability for Working families: Investing in lower housing, grocery, and utility costs, instead of giving business incentives to corporate investors.
Representative Hinojosa Understands our Border Community; as El Paso sees its public schools faltering and as we work to resist the horrific and inhumane housing of thousands of human beings in warehouses at Camp East Montana, Representative Hinojosa stands with us. El Paso deserves a Governor who listens to us and understands our unique realities as a cross-border community.
Vikki Goodwin
Lt Governor of Texas
For decades, leadership in the Texas Capitol has consistently prioritized corporate interests and the pocketbooks of billionaires over the wellbeing of everyday Texans. Vikki Goodwin offers change, with a bold and progressive vision to restore sanity, accountability and equity to the Texas Capitol.
Representative Goodwin has spent her career putting working Texans first.
As a four-term legislator, small business owner, and a driving force in the Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus, she knows exactly how state budgets impact our local communities. We need a leader who fights for us, not one who caters to the extreme voices in our State. The position of Lt. Governor is one of the most powerful in Texas State government. And we need a proven leader with a bold new vision to move Texas forward.
Vikki’s platform directly addresses the crises facing Texans, focusing on:
Public Schools: To include full funding for public schools and teacher raises and steadfast opposition to private school vouchers;
Healthcare Access for All Texans: To include reproductive care, mental health services and Medicaid;
Affordable Housing for All Texans: To include first time buyers and renters;
Clean Water and Energy Policy: To include a pause on data centers
Representative Goodwin also speaks out boldly on immigration issues: “It is reprehensible that human beings are being denied their due process rights and held in these camps. Worse is that Texas law enforcement is being co-opted to support often illegal detentions. When I am Lt. Governor, Texas safety officers will focus on keeping Texans safe, not locking up children and dreamers whose only crime is seeking a better life.”
Ricardo Samaniego
El Paso County Judge
Indivisible The 915 endorses El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego for re-election. Samaniego is devoted to improving the quality of life for families in El Paso County.
Samaniego’s continuing leadership is important for:
Ensuring access to healthcare for our residents
Growing the aerospace industry in El Paso County
Bringing investments in global manufacturing to our communities
Reimagining agriculture in rural areas of our county
Indivisible the 915 is a local chapter of the national Indivisible organization. As a progressive movement that works to advance progressive policies through the democratic process and the ballot box, we agree with Judge Samaniego that, “Every project, every partnership, every step forward is about creating a county where families can live with dignity, hope, and opportunity.”
