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Abbott Faces Hinojosa in Texas Gubernatorial Showdown

3/4/2026

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  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) won his March 3, 2026 primary, setting up a November 3, 2026 gubernatorial election.
  • Representative Gina Hinojosa (D-TX) won the Democratic nomination with 60.5% of the vote on March 3, 2026.
  • Abbott seeks a fourth term.
  • He leads in a University of Houston poll at 49% to 42%.
  • Democrats hope to leverage dissatisfaction with the Trump administration to boost turnout.