Greg Abbott in Texas governor race
The gist
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott trailed Democrat Gina Hinojosa 43% to 56% in early returns with about 38% counted.
The race is uncalled, and where the remaining votes come from will decide it.
How it unfolded
- Mar 3, 2026Gina Hinojosa won the Democratic primary and advanced to the Nov. 3 general election against Abbott.
- Oct 19, 2026Early voting began; Abbott cast his ballot outside a Travis County community center in Del Valle and spoke to the media.
- Oct 30, 2026The early voting period, which ran Oct. 19–30, ended.