2026 Texas Governor Race Election Results: Greg Abbott vs. Gina Hinojosa
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Texas voters participated in midterm elections for federal, state, and local offices, with polls closing at 7 p.m. and results beginning to arrive.
- Republican Ken Paxton faces Democrat James Talarico in a U.S. Senate tossup , while Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott seeks a fourth term against Democrat Gina Hinojosa.
- Voters also determined local contests, including the Harris County Judge race between Letitia Plummer and Orlando Sanchez, alongside various judicial positions across the Houston-Galveston region.
- The Associated Press is making race calls using preliminary results from the Texas Secretary of State's Office, though some contests may remain undecided until Wednesday morning.
- In the Illinois General Assembly, all 118 House seats and 39 of 59 Senate seats are on the ballot, with the Illinois GOP seeking to gain relevance amid recent scandals.
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Texas election results for Key races in midterms: Paxton v Talarico, Abbott v Hinojosa, Texas statewides, Tarrant County judge, Dallas and Plano props
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