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Hinojosa defeats Abbott, makes history as Texas' first Democratic governor in decades — Photo: CBS DFW

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Hinojosa defeats Abbott, makes history as Texas' first Democratic governor in decades

November 3, 2026 / 10:09 PM CST / CBS Texas.

By Matthew Ablon ·2 hr ago

November 3, 2026 / 10:09 PM CST / CBS Texas.

Democrat Gina Hinojosa has defeated three-term Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the 2026 Texas governor's race, CBS News projects.

Hinojosa's victory marks a historic shift in Texas politics, making her the first Democrat elected governor of the state in more than three decades.

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