Democrat Gina Hinojosa Defeats Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas Race

Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who sought a fourth term, in the Texas governor's race, according to an Associated Press race call, the news service's declaration of a winner. Abbott conceded. Hinojosa, an Austin state representative, will take office in January 2027. Her win ended more than three decades of Republican control of the governor's office.