### [2026-11-3](/feed/2026/11/3/index.md)

##### 2026 United States elections
# Gina Hinojosa defeats incumbent Texas Governor Greg Abbott in the gubernational election, making her the first Latina governor in Texas. It is also the first time a Democrat is elected governor in the state since Ann Richards in 1990. 




### Sources:

1. [Axios](https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/11/04/texas-governor-race-results-hinojosa-abbott)

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