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Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for Governor in Texas — Photo: KXII 12

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Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for Governor in Texas

TEXAS (KXII) - Democrat Gina Hinojosa won election Tuesday as governor of Texas, defeating Republican incumbent Greg Abbott.

By KXII Staff·1 hr ago

Democrat Gina Hinojosa won election Tuesday as governor of Texas, defeating Republican incumbent Greg Abbott.

Hinojosa's win marks an upset victory for Democrats.

The state House member from Austin will be Texas' first Latina governor.

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