Texas Governor’s Race 2026: Abbott and Hinojosa on the Issues
A New York Times/Siena poll found Hinojosa at 48% and Abbott at 47% as early voting ended, with 62% of respondents already voting.
- Texans head to the polls on Tuesday to decide the gubernatorial race between incumbent Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, with more than 7.7 million voters having cast ballots during early voting that concluded Friday.
- Betting markets indicate the race has tightened significantly, with Hinojosa's odds rising from 8% in mid-July to 40% on Monday as recent polls show the candidates within a narrow margin.
- Abbott shifted from touting a $40 billion Google investment to ordering a data center moratorium, while Hinojosa advocates for a pause until the legislature implements industry guardrails.
- Economic platforms present distinct voter choices: Abbott proposed a record $9 billion for public schools and tax reductions, while Hinojosa has proposed a $1,500 check for all Texans.
- Seeking to become the first Democratic governor in more than 30 years, Hinojosa faces an incumbent pursuing a historic fourth term. If reelected, Abbott would become Texas's longest-serving governor.
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Texas governor’s race 2026: Abbott and Hinojosa on the issues - The Daily Bo Snerdley
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