"In the days and weeks to come, it is imperative that our Democratic leaders across the country reevaluate what is best for our party," Hinojosa said.

The longtime leader of the Texas Democratic Party is stepping down. Gilberto Hinojosa's announcement Friday comes after another election cycle of lopsided defeats for Texas Democrats.

In the aftermath of his party’s brutal shellacking in the 2024 elections, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa has announced he will step down in March. Over his 12-year tenure, Hinojosa has faced fierce criticism from within the state party for its failures to build up permanent party infrastructure,