Gina Hinojosa

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Gina Hinojosa won: Governor of Texas.

Against Greg Abbott (R) · Cook rating: Lean R

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James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat, first Democrat since 1988

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Won Texas governor's race on November 3, 2026

James Talarico, a 37-year-old state legislator and former middle school teacher, defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas's Senate race on November 3, 2026. He is the first Democrat to win a Texas Senate seat since 1988.

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Gina Hinojosa wins Texas governor's race, ending 31 years of Republican control

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Governor-elect, takes office January 2027

Gina Hinojosa, an Austin state representative, defeated Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, becoming the first Democrat to win the Texas governor's office since Ann Richards left it in 1995. When she takes office in January 2027, she will be the state's first Latina governor.

Updated 2 hours ago