First James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa Bobbleheads Unveiled
MILWAUKEE – Today, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobbleheads of Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico, who won their respective gubernatorial and U.S. Senate elections in Texas on Tuesday, November 3rd. Hinojosa defeated incumbent Greg Abbott to become the first Hispanic governor of Texas, and the first Democrat to win the governorship of Texas since Ann Richards won in 1990. With his victory over Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, Talarico became the first Democrat to win a Senate election in Texas since 1988.
The first Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico bobbleheads are being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and are part of a new series featuring some of the most requested political bobbleheads related to the 2026 Midterm elections and the upcoming 2028 elections.
Standing on a circular red, white, and blue, stars and stripes base bearing their names, the Hinojosa bobblehead is wearing white pants with an aqua blue top, while the Talarico bobblehead is wearing a dark suit with an open-collared white shirt. Each bobblehead is individually numbered to 2,026 and they are only available through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s Online Store. The bobbleheads, which are expected to ship in April, are $30 each plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 per order.
Born in McAllen, Texas, the 52-year-old Hinojosa is the daughter of Gilberto Hinojosa, a former chairman of the Texas Democratic Party. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Plan II Honors and Government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996. From there she earned her Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University Law School in 1999. Serving five terms, Hinojosa has represented the 49th district of the Texas House of Representatives since 2017. Before becoming a state legislator, Hinojosa was a labor and civil rights lawyer. She worked for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and for the law firm of Kator, Parks & Weiser.
On October 15th, 2025, Hinojosa announced her candidacy for governor in the 2026 Texas gubernatorial election. She won the Democratic primary on March 3rd, 2026, after winning 58.5 percent of the vote. In her stunning upset victory over Abbott, Hinojosa collected nearly 53 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results. Abbott became the first incumbent governor of Texas to lose re-election since Richards lost her re-election bid in 1994.
Born in Round Rock, Texas, the 37-year-old Talarico is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Harvard University. Before entering politics, he was a middle school English teacher and an executive director for an education nonprofit. While serving his fourth term in the Texas House of Representatives (having first been elected in 2018), Talarico pursued a Master of Divinity at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He was named one of the Top 10 Best Legislators by Texas Monthly.
Described as a populist influenced by progressive Christianity, Talarico is known for blending his faith with progressive politics, often using a “social gospel” framework to discuss issues like economic inequality, public education, and human rights. He defeated U.S. representative Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary with 52.4 percent of the vote. Four-term Republican incumbent John Cornyn sought re-election but was challenged for the party’s nomination by Ken Paxton, which led to no candidates receiving a majority in the March 3rd primary. Aided by a late endorsement from President Donald Trump, Paxton won a runoff on May 26th with 63.8 percent of the vote, making Cornyn the first incumbent senator from Texas to lose renomination since 1970. In his victory over Paxton, Talarico collected about 55 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results. Talarico’s campaign drew national attention as a closely watched race focusing heavily on economic pressure, healthcare costs, and political reform. The race was one of the most expensive non-presidential electoral races in American history, with spending by both parties surpassing half a billion dollars.
“We are excited to unveil the first bobbleheads of newly elected Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa and U.S. Senator James Talarico to commemorate their historic victories,” National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said. “These bobbleheads are sure to be popular among Governor Hinojosa and Senator Talarico supporters and people who follow politics.”
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