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Nov 3, 2026

Gina Hinojosa elected Texas governor, first Democrat in 35 years

Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican incumbent Greg Abbott to become Texas governor, the first Democrat to hold the office since 1995 and the state's first Hispanic governor.

Nov 3, 2026·5 sources

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▪Greg Abbott entered the 2026 campaign cycle with a $105.7 million war chest, outspending Gina Hinojosa by tens of millions of dollars
▪Texas Republican candidates faced public criticism during the 2026 cycle over scandal-plagued U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton and Railroad Commissioner nominee Bo French
▪Gina Hinojosa opposed the $1 billion private-school voucher program championed by Greg Abbott in Texas

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