Gina Hinojosa outlines governor plans
The gist
Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has begun filling out her transition team after defeating Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
She is the first Latina governor and first Democratic one since 1995.
How it unfolded
- Jun 29, 2026At the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi, Hinojosa outlined populist economic policies and called out Abbott's culture war distractions.
- Oct 23, 2026Hinojosa said polls were tightening in her bid against Abbott, citing affordability and support for public education.
- Nov 3, 2026Hinojosa defeated Abbott in the Texas governor's race, per an Associated Press race call; early returns as of 7:50 p.m. had her at 56% to Abbott's nearly 43%, with about 38% of the estimated vote counted.
Key terms
- culture war
- A conflict between social groups seeking to impose their values and ideologies on mainstream society.
Source: Wikipedia