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Andrew White Ends Campaign for Governor, Endorses Gina Hinojosa
Andrew White endorsed Gina Hinojosa to unify Democrats and avoid a prolonged primary, citing her 41% support in recent polling to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott.
- On Monday, Houston businessman Andrew White dropped his Democratic bid and endorsed Texas state representative Gina Hinojosa to unite Democrats against Gov. Greg Abbott.
- White framed his bid as an independent-minded Democratic run and pledged to cover campaign overhead, but his campaign hadn't raised enough money despite internal polling placing him second in the nine-person race.
- Public polling by Texas Southern University from mid-December found Gina Hinojosa, Texas state representative , leading with 41% amid an eight-person Democratic field, leaving Hinojosa, Chris Bell, former U.S. Rep., and Bobby Cole, retired firefighter and rancher, as notable contenders.
- With the March 3 primary approaching, White's exit clears Gina Hinojosa's path and allows her to shift earlier into fundraising and organization, but Democrats still face long odds against Gov. Greg Abbott, whose political cash reserves are expected to top $100 million.
- Andrew White said `I'm proud to endorse Gina Hinojosa for governor, and I look forward to voting for her twice.` White outlined plans to improve public education, expand health care, and bolster the Texas economy during his short-lived candidacy.
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Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Drops Out Of Race
Andrew White, the son of former Texas Gov. Mark White, has dropped his bid for governor. The businessman endorsed state Rep. Gina Hinojosa for the Democratic primary to take on Gov. Greg Abbott. “With the primary just weeks away, the responsible choice is to come together to defeat Greg Abbott and protect our schools, hospitals and infrastructure,” White said in a statement, according to The Texas Tribune. “I’m proud to endorse Gina Hinojosa for…
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