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Democrat Hinojosa Defeats Abbott in Texas Governor Race
Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the Texas governor's race Tuesday. Abbott conceded and congratulated her.
- 1990 was the last time Texans elected a Democratic governor, Ann Richards.
- $118 million in Abbott ad spending, compared with $26 million for Hinojosa.
- 3.4 points was Abbott's lead in late-October RealClear Polling averages.
- Hinojosa, an Austin lawmaker, will be Texas' first Latina governor.
Why it matters: The result ends Republican control of the governor's office that began in 1995. Abbott had won his three prior races by double digits.
- Democrat James Talarico also defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Senate race.
- Her agenda hinges on lieutenant governor and Texas House results.
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Where they split: Coverage differs on why Abbott lost: a national Democratic wave, backlash over data centers, or, as President Donald Trump claims, Abbott abandoning his base.
Center coverage, 15 sources: The center sees the close of Abbott's 12-year era and a milestone for Latino representation.
KSAT 12 San Antonio5hDemocrat Gina Hinojosa topples Greg Abbott to become first Latina governor of TexasUSA Today49m¿Quién es Gina Hinojosa, la primera gobernadora latina electa en Texas?abc27 (WHTM)3hGreg Abbott concedes to Hinojosa in TexasAssociated Press3hDemocrat Gina Hinojosa elected Texas' first Latina governor, ousts Republican incumbent Greg AbbottAxios3hHinojosa defeats Abbott, flips Texas governor's office blueBloomberg3hDemocrat Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor Race, CNN ProjectsIBTimes2hTrump Takes on Texas GOP Gov. Abbott After Electoral Defeat, Calls Him a 'RINO'KHOU 11 Houston1hGina Hinojosa wins Texas governor’s race after Greg Abbott concedesKXAN Austin3hHinojosa defeats Abbott to become first Democratic Texas governor in over 30 yearsNewsweek3hGine Hinojosa becomes Texas' girst Hispanic governorNPR3hDemocrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg AbbottPBS NewsHour3hDemocrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor in TexasThe Dallas Morning News3hWatch live: Gina Hinojosa gives victory speech after historic win in Texas governor's raceThe Hill3hAbbott concedes to Hinojosa in TexasThe National Desk2hHinojosa defeats Abbott, becomes first Democratic Texas governor since 1995
Left coverage, 8 sources: The left sees a historic upset in which an underfunded Democrat overcame Abbott's money and Trump's 2024 margin.
Raw Story3hGreg Abbott concedes as Democrat Gina Hinojosa pulls off massive Texas upsetTime2hDemocrat Gina Hinojosa Ousts Gov. Greg Abbott in TexasThe Texas Tribune5hDemocrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott for Texas governorMediaite3hLONE STAR STATE SHOCKER: Democrat Gina Hinojosa Defeats Gov. Greg AbbottMother Jones3hGina Hinojosa wins Texas governor's race in political earthquakeNBC News3hDemocrat Gina Hinojosa takes down Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in stunning resultSan Francisco Chronicle1hDemocrats capture governorships in Texas and other GOP-controlled states in rebuke to RepublicansThe New Republic2hBlexas Is Finally Here
Right coverage, 18 sources: The right sees a surprise loss shaped by local fights over data centers, schools, taxes and immigration.
NTD2hDemocrat Hinojosa Defeats Texas Gov. AbbottThe Epoch Times1dDemocrat Hinojosa Defeats Texas Gov. AbbottBreitbart News2hTexas Gov. Greg Abbott Concedes Race to Democrat Gina HinojosaOne America News9hAbbott concedes in Texas gubernatorial electionThe Center Square2hBlue tsunami in Texas as key statewide races flipDaily Mail3hStunning upset as governor Greg Abbott loses reelection campaign against Democrat Gina Hinojosa in deep red TexasFox News3hDemocrat Gina Hinojosa stuns Abbott, makes history as first Latina Texas governorJust the News2hDemocrat Acton defeats GOP's Ramaswamy in Ohio governor's race, Abbott loses reelection in TexasRedState7hDemocrat Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor’s Race, As Greg Abbott Loses Bid for Fourth TermThe Blaze2hGov. Abbott ousted by open-borders radical Gina HinojosaThe Daily Signal2hGina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor’s Race, Ending GOP’s Long Hold on OfficeThe Gateway Pundit3hBREAKING: Texas Turns Blue: Governor Greg Abbott Unseated by Democrat Gina Hinojosa * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina LailaThe Right Scoop3hUNREAL BREAKING: Greg Abbott just lost BIG TIME in governor raceThe Washington Times3hDemocrats win majority of nation's governorships as Hinojosa takes TexasThe Western Journal3hDemocrats Win Texas Governor's Race for First Time in 30 Years as Gina Hinojosa Defeats Greg AbbottTownhall8hTexas Gov. Greg Abbott Loses Reelection Campaign After Stunning UpsetWashington Examiner3hGina Hinojosa ousts Greg Abbott for Texas governorWND2h‘RINO’: Greg Abbott loses Texas governor’s race, Trump responds * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff
What’s next: Hinojosa has vowed to fire Education Commissioner Mike Morath on day one. She also pledged to veto new redistricting maps.
- She promised a one-time $1,500 refund from the Rainy Day Fund.
- Will Democrats or Republicans control the Legislature Hinojosa must work with?
- How large was the true spending gap, given outlets cite ratios from 4-to-1 to 8-to-1?
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