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Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas Governor Abbott in a stunning upset

Global Published 4 November 2026, 13:19 · archived 4 Nov 2026

WASHINGTON: Three-term Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott lost to Democratic state Representative ‌Gina Hinojosa in a stunning upset that ends the Republican Party’s three-decade hold on the governor’s office, US media projected on Tuesday. Hinojosa makes history as the first Hispanic elected to lead the state. No Democrat has won statewide office in ​Texas since 1994, the longest drought in the nation. It was another surprising result during a strong ​night for Democrats, who were projected to win control of both the House of Representatives and the ⁠Senate with victories in conservative s...

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