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Abbott’s Data-Center Pause Intensifies 2026 Race vs Hinojosa

9/5/2026

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Governor Greg Abbott faces a tightening 2026 race against Democrat Gina Hinojosa.
A June 10 audit ordered by Abbott paused new data-center projects on Aug. 3.
University of Texas poll on Aug. 25 gave Abbott a 45%–40% lead over Hinojosa.
Overton Insights poll Aug. 24-26 showed Abbott at 47% and Hinojosa at 46% of likely voters.
57% of Texans oppose a data center in their community while only 30% support it.

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Governor Greg Abbott faces a tightening 2026 race against Democrat Gina Hinojosa.
A June 10 audit ordered by Abbott paused new data-center projects on Aug. 3.
University of Texas poll on Aug. 25 gave Abbott a 45%–40% lead over Hinojosa.
Overton Insights poll Aug. 24-26 showed Abbott at 47% and Hinojosa at 46% of likely voters.
57% of Texans oppose a data center in their community while only 30% support it.