a woman cheers with supporters
Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, right, shares a laugh with supporters outside a polling place in Austin, Texas, 3 November 2026. Photograph: Ashley Landis/AP
Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, right, shares a laugh with supporters outside a polling place in Austin, Texas, 3 November 2026. Photograph: Ashley Landis/AP
Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas governor Greg Abbott in stunning upset

Hinojosa wins momentous victory, shatters Republican grip on key office and will become state’s first Latina governor