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Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor Race
Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott to become Texas' first Latina governor.
In brief
Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott to become Texas' first Latina governor. Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa wins Texas governor race with 57.1% of votes, making her the state's first Latina governor. Originally reported by HuffPost.
Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor Race
Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa is projected to win the race for Texas governor, defeating incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in a stunning upset.
Historic Victory for Texas
Hinojosa becomes Texas' first Latina governor, ending a 33-year gap since Ann Richards last held the office.
Vote Count
As of 11:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Hinojosa had 57.1% of the vote to Abbott’s 41.7%.
Campaign Strategy
Hinojosa ran on a populist message, criticizing Abbott’s billionaire donors and school voucher program while appealing to voters across the political spectrum.
The bottom line
Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa wins Texas governor race with 57.1% of votes, making her the state's first Latina governor.
