Gina Hinojosa Defeats Greg Abbott in Texas Governor Race

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News (1 / 1) 04.11.2026 20:22 / Peter

Texas politics erupted in surprise as Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Governor Greg Abbott on Nov. 3, ending 32 years of Republican control of the office. Abbott conceded around 10 p.m. on Tuesday and pledged to help with the transition. Hinojosa, who once led the Austin school board, will be sworn in during January 2027 as the state's first Latina governor and its first Democratic one since 1995.

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