Texas Governor’s Race 2026: Abbott and Hinojosa on the Issues
The candidates are sharpening contrasts on education, abortion and data centers as polls show the race tightening and nearly 8 million Texans have already voted.
- On Tuesday, Incumbent Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott seeks a historic fourth term against Democratic challenger State Rep. Gina Hinojosa in a closely contested 2026 midterm election.
- A New York Times/Sienna poll of 1,215 likely voters shows 48% backing Hinojosa and 47% supporting Abbott, with her win probability reaching 40% on Monday as the race has tightened significantly.
- Abbott defends his record creating 2.5 million jobs and touts a $40 billion Google investment, while Hinojosa proposes a $1,500 check for Texans and calls for an immediate data center moratorium.
- On the eve of Election Day, Abbott held rallies at intimate San Antonio establishments including a burger joint, while Democrats Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico packed the Espee, with a capacity of nearly 3,200.
- Hinojosa seeks to become the first Democratic governor in Texas in more than 30 years, while Abbott could become the longest-serving governor in state history if reelected and serving to completion.
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Of all the things Texas Gov. Greg Abbott could be doing in the remaining hours before Tuesday’s Election Day, hosting a rally at a San Antonio burger joint seems like an odd choice. The rally took place Monday afternoon at Big’z Burger Joint on North Loop 1604 West, which, despite its name, isn’t that big. […]
Texas governor’s race 2026: Abbott and Hinojosa on the issues - The Daily Bo Snerdley
(The Center Square) – Incumbent Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is running for his fourth term in office in a close race against State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin. Both native Texans, their political history, philosophy and platforms are vastly different. Abbott began his career as an attorney, was elected and served as a trial court judge in Harris County for three years where he was awarded “Trial Judge of the Year.” In 1996, he was appoint…
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