Hinojosa will become the first Democrat to lead the state in decades, and Texas' first-ever Hispanic governor.
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Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg Abbott
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04.11.2026
Gina Hinojosa Beats Greg Abbott, Delivering Democrats' Texas Dream
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04.11.2026
Democrat Gina Hinojosa stuns Abbott, makes history as first Latina Texas governor
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Talarico wins Texas Senate race, ending decades of Republican dominance
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