Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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Hinojosa would be the first Latina elected governor of Texas and the first Democrat to win the office in more than three decades, according to early returns.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the November 3, 2026, general election, according to preliminary Associated Press results reported early Wednesday.
If the results hold, Hinojosa would become Texas' first Latina elected governor and the first Democrat to win the office in more than three decades. The AP results showed Hinojosa with 5,057,741 votes.
Written by The Alamo Republican from Texas Border Business’ reporting, using only the facts in it. Texas Border Business’ own headline: “Gina Hinojosa Defeats Greg Abbott to Become Texas’ First Latina Governor”
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