Democrat Gina Hinojosa unseats Texas Governor Greg Abbott
The gist
Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated three-term Texas Governor Greg Abbott, leading with nearly 53% as of Wednesday morning.
Her win makes her Texas' first Democratic governor in more than 30 years.
How it unfolded
- Nov 9, 2025Abbott announces his re-election campaign in Houston.
- Mar 3, 2026Abbott wins the Republican primary with about 82% of the vote; Hinojosa takes the Democratic primary with almost 59%, per the Texas Secretary of State.
- Aug 2026A University of Texas at Austin poll shows Abbott leading Hinojosa 45% to 40%, with 10% undecided.