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Andrew White Exits Texas Governor Race, Endorses Hinojosa

1/6/2026

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Andrew White, a Democratic candidate for Texas governor, ended his campaign and endorsed state Rep. Gina Hinojosa.
He cited insufficient fundraising and the need to unite against incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott as his reasons for withdrawal.
White, the son of former Gov. Mark White, previously lost a 2018 primary runoff.
Hinojosa, Chris Bell, and Bobby Cole remain in the race.
The primary election is scheduled for March 3.

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Story summary

Andrew White, a Democratic candidate for Texas governor, ended his campaign and endorsed state Rep. Gina Hinojosa.
He cited insufficient fundraising and the need to unite against incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott as his reasons for withdrawal.
White, the son of former Gov. Mark White, previously lost a 2018 primary runoff.
Hinojosa, Chris Bell, and Bobby Cole remain in the race.
The primary election is scheduled for March 3.