US EditionDemocrat Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for governor in Texas
Hinojosa focuses on defending public education and combating corporate influence, joining five Democrats in a primary against Abbott, who has $87 million in campaign funds.
- Texas Representative Gina Hinojosa announced her campaign for governor in 2026 on Wednesday, challenging Republican Governor Greg Abbott, who has a significant campaign fund and a history of winning by large margins.
- Hinojosa has criticized Abbott for accepting $10 million from Jeff Yass, a prominent voucher proponent, stating her opposition to school vouchers.
- Hinojosa emphasized her legislative achievements, including nearly $1 billion in federal health care funding and initiatives to boost public education, while also highlighting the need to bolster public school funding.
- In her campaign video, Hinojosa described a fight against billionaires and corporations harming public schools and basic health care in Texas.
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‘Don’t mess with Texas moms’: The race for governor heats up
Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat from South Texas, is jumping into the race for governor. She announced her campaign on Wednesday, setting up what could become a marquee matchup against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in 2026. “Our fight right...
Hinojosa announces run for governor
Austin state Rep. Gina Hinojosa announced today that she is entering the Democratic primary for Texas governor. She released a two-minute video on X with the announcement. In the video, she says, “Our fight right now is against the billionaires and the corporations who are driving up prices, closing our neighborhood schools and cheating Texans our of basic health care. That’s who Greg Abbott works for.” She says Abbott devastated our schools whe…
Valley native Gina Hinojosa joins Democratic race to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa D-Austin speaks during a Fight the Trump Takeover rally outside the south steps of the Capitol in Austin on July 24, 2025. Ronaldo Bolaños/The Texas Tribune Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa on Wednesday announced she is running for governor in 2026, setting up a potential clash between Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and one of the Legislature’s most strident critics of his school voucher program. “Our fight right now is against the…
Hinojosa announces run for governor - Dallas Voice
Austin state Rep. Gina Hinojosa announced today that she is entering the Democratic primary for Texas governor. She released a two-minute video on X with the announcement. I’m running for governor.For over a decade, Greg Abbott has made it easier for billionaires to profit while hardworking Texans struggle to afford groceries, housing, and healthcare.But together, we can make Texas work for Texans again.Join us: https://t.co/473GFDhYRM pic.twit…
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