Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg Abbott

Nov 4, 2026 · Blaise Gainey

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Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg Abbott

Texas Democrat Gina Hinojosa, here seen at a rally Oct. 25th in Weslaco, Texas, will be the first Democratic Texas governor since Ann Richards, who left office in 1995.

Hinojosa, an Austin state representative, is set to be the state's first Democratic governor since 1995 and will be the state's first Latina governor.

(Image credit: Michael Gonzalez)