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Abbott Launches $12 Million Blitz on Hinojosa

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 3:40 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Gov. Greg Abbott is running for re-election against Rep. Gina Hinojosa in the Texas gubernatorial race, with voting on November 3, 2026.
A September 18 ReconMR/Siena poll gave Gina Hinojosa a 49%–45% lead, a five-point swing since July.
Greg Abbott launched a $12 million advertising blitz targeting Gina Hinojosa’s property-tax record.
Greg Abbott has declined all debate invitations while Gina Hinojosa pursued forums with Nexstar and NBCUniversal/Hearst.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 Texas gubernatorial race, in which Republican George W. Bush unseated Democrat Ann Richards on Nov. 8, 1994, was a key moment in the Republican Revolution, with Bush winning 188 of 254 counties. That shift set a precedent for the 2026 contest between incumbent Greg Abbott and challenger Gina Hinojosa, where multi-million-dollar ad campaigns dominate.

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Story summary

Gov. Greg Abbott is running for re-election against Rep. Gina Hinojosa in the Texas gubernatorial race, with voting on November 3, 2026.
A September 18 ReconMR/Siena poll gave Gina Hinojosa a 49%–45% lead, a five-point swing since July.
Greg Abbott launched a $12 million advertising blitz targeting Gina Hinojosa’s property-tax record.
Greg Abbott has declined all debate invitations while Gina Hinojosa pursued forums with Nexstar and NBCUniversal/Hearst.

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