# Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor Race

> Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott to become Texas' first Latina governor.
- Title: Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor Race · HuffPost | Shortify
- Summary: Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott to become Texas' first Latina governor. Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa wins Texas governor race with 57.1% of votes…
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- Source: HuffPost — https://huffpost.com/entry/gina-hinojosa-defeats-greg-abbott-texas-governor_n_6ae28682e4b0a2cccd4636b8
- Published: 2026-11-04T04:11:26+00:00
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- Topics: gina hinojosa, greg abbott, texas governor, democratic party, republican party, latina governor, texas politics, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa wins Texas governor race with 57.1% of votes, making her the state's first Latina governor.