Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins Texas governor race, ousting Abbott
Austin state representative defeats three-term Republican incumbent in closely watched midterm election.
At a glance
- Hinojosa defeats three-term incumbent Greg Abbott in Texas governor race
- She will be the state's first Democratic governor since 1995
- She will be Texas's first Latina governor
- The win ends Republican control of the state's highest executive office
Democrat Gina Hinojosa has won the Texas gubernatorial race, defeating three-term Republican governor Greg Abbott. Hinojosa, an Austin state representative, will become the state's first Democratic governor since 1995 and the state's first Latina governor.
The victory represents a significant shift in Texas politics, ending Abbott's attempt to secure a fourth term and delivering what observers describe as Democrats' most consequential win in the state in a generation.
Why it matters
Texas is a key political battleground. The outcome represents a significant shift in state politics and Democrats' strongest performance in the state in decades.
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