Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins Texas governor race, ending 30 years of GOP rule

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Democrat Gina Hinojosa was elected governor of Texas on Tuesday, ending over three decades of Republican control of the state's executive branch in a historic shift. Hinojosa defeated incumbent Greg Abbott, who was seeking a fourth consecutive term. She will be the first Latina governor of Texas and the first Democrat in the role since Ann Richards left office in January 1995. Abbott had governed since 2015, championing conservative policies on immigration, abortion, and education. Democrats also won a U.S. Senate seat in Texas. Hinojosa's inauguration is scheduled for January 2027.


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