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Gina Hinojosa defeats Gov. Greg Abbott, ending decades of Republican control of Texas governor’s office

by Blaise Gainey, The Texas Newsroom November 3, 2026November 3, 2026

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Polls close tonight in the race between incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger state Rep. Gina Hinojosa. Credit: Abbott: Patricia Lim/KUT News; Hinojosa: Joe Ferrara/KUT News
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