Democratic state House Rep. Gina Hinojosa won the Texas governor's race with 56% of the vote. She ran against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who has held the office since 2015.
The governor's race was one of the most anticipated contests this year.
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Democratic state House Rep. Gina Hinojosa won the governor's race over Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Democratic state House Rep. Gina Hinojosa won the Texas governor's race with 56% of the vote. She ran against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who has held the office since 2015.
The governor's race was one of the most anticipated contests this year.
Written by The Alamo Republican from KLTV’s reporting, using only the facts in it. KLTV’s own headline: “Abbott gives concession speech in Austin”
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