Texans Flock to Bluebonnet Tattoos After Election
Requests for the state flower tattoo rose at a San Antonio shop after Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico won their 2026 races.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Elections
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Demand for bluebonnet tattoos increased at Twisted Tattoo in San Antonio following Election Day, when Gina Hinojosa was elected Texas governor and James Talarico won a U.S. Senate seat. Customers are seeking the tattoo as a way to mark the moment.
Why it matters
Gina Hinojosa is Texas' first Latina governor, and some customers see the bluebonnet tattoo as a way to remember a moment they believe could bring change to the state. The shop expects more appointments through the weekend.
The bluebonnet has been the state flower since 1901, when lawmakers selected it over cotton and cactus. The source does not quantify the increase in tattoo requests at Twisted Tattoo.
The players
Gina Hinojosa
Hinojosa was elected Texas governor and is the state's first Latina governor.
James Talarico
Talarico won a U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 election.
Twisted Tattoo
A family-owned tattoo shop in San Antonio where bluebonnet tattoo requests increased after the election.
The details
Artist Kristen Gutierrez at Twisted Tattoo, a family-owned shop, received the requests. Alexandria Garcia got a bluebonnet tattoo on Wednesday, deciding immediately after the election.
Timeline
- 1901: Bluebonnet chosen as Texas state flower.
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Election Day; Hinojosa and Talarico win.
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Garcia gets bluebonnet tattoo.
- Weekend of November 7-8, 2026: More bluebonnet tattoo appointments expected.
Political Context
The bluebonnet was designated Texas' state flower in 1901, when lawmakers chose it over cotton and cactus. Post-election tattoo demand now links that long-standing state symbol to the 2026 results.
Texans considering a bluebonnet tattoo may need to book appointments ahead, as the shop expects more requests through the weekend of November 7-8, 2026. The trend reflects how residents are choosing to commemorate the election outcome.
The takeaway
Texans who want a bluebonnet tattoo tied to this election should plan for longer wait times at Twisted Tattoo, since demand is rising through the weekend.
Further reading
Explore more on Texas Elections for context on the state's latest races.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSAT.
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