Gina Hinojosa becomes first Democratic Texas governor since Ann Richards
The gist
Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated three-term Republican Greg Abbott in the 2026 Texas governor's race.
Her win ends a Republican hold that began when Ann Richards left in 1995.
How it unfolded
- 1990Ann Richards won the Democratic primary for Texas governor and went on to win the 1990 governor's race.
- 1991 -1995Richards served as governor of Texas.
- 1994George W. Bush defeated Richards in the Texas governor's race.