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Gina Hinojosa elected Texas governor, becoming the state's first Latina governor

Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the November 3, 2026, Texas gubernatorial election. Her victory ended the Republican hold on the office that began in 1995 and made her the first Latina elected governor of the state.

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November 4, 2026, 09:23

Gina Hinojosa ends Texas Republicans’ 30-year hold on the governor’s office

The campaign put public schools, household costs and data centers at the center of the race. Hinojosa criticized Abbott’s approach to the facilities; he responded to public discontent with a temporary moratorium on new…