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Abbott Leads Hinojosa by Two Points in Texas Polls

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC · How we work

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Abbott Declines Debate

Incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking a fourth term against Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the Texas gubernatorial election scheduled for November 2026.
Recent polls put Abbott ahead by about two points, leading Democrats to pledge more than $2 million in extra campaign funding.
Abbott’s campaign has declined a face-to-face debate with Hinojosa despite her requests.
President Donald Trump campaigned San Antonio with Attorney General Ken Paxton, while Abbott missed rally.

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Latino Voter Funding Gap

Incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is running for a fourth term against Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the Texas gubernatorial election slated for November 2026.
Democratic leaders say the Democratic Governors Association gave Hinojosa limited funding, sparking worries about Latino voter representation.
The Democratic Governors Association pledged a $1 million contribution to Hinojosa in early October 2026.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave $1.2 million personally after speaking with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.

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Abbott Declines Debate

Incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking a fourth term against Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the Texas gubernatorial election scheduled for November 2026.
Recent polls put Abbott ahead by about two points, leading Democrats to pledge more than $2 million in extra campaign funding.
Abbott’s campaign has declined a face-to-face debate with Hinojosa despite her requests.
President Donald Trump campaigned San Antonio with Attorney General Ken Paxton, while Abbott missed rally.

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