AP reports Democrat Gina Hinojosa will win the Texas governor's race, defeating three-term incumbent Greg Abbott. With about 67% of votes counted, Hinojosa leads 57% to 42%. In the nation's most populous, traditionally Republican state, Republican rule after more than 30 years appears to have been broken. Hinojosa, 52, is a lawyer and state representative; she entered the race viewed as a weak candidate while Abbott was seen as politically adept and well-funded. Her campaign gained momentum amid

2026-11-04

AP reports Democrat Gina Hinojosa will win the Texas governor's race, defeating three-term incumbent Greg Abbott. With about 67% of votes counted, Hinojosa leads 57% to 42%. In the nation's most populous, traditionally Republican state, Republican rule after more than 30 years appears to have been broken. Hinojosa, 52, is a lawyer and state representative; she entered the race viewed as a weak candidate while Abbott was seen as politically adept and well-funded. Her campaign gained momentum amid voter dissatisfaction with Trump administration policies and concerns over the GOP's stewardship of the economy.