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Gina Hinojosa leads Greg Abbott in new Texas gubernatorial polls

Two new polls released on Thursday indicate that the race for the Texas governorship is becoming increasingly competitive. Democratic State Representative Gina Hinojosa has reportedly taken the lead for the first time in these surveys, challenging Republican Governor Greg Abbott.

While Texas has long been considered a Republican stronghold, the data suggests a shifting political landscape. Although the state supported Donald Trump by 14 points in 2024 and has not elected a Democrat to a statewide office since the 1990s, Hinojosa’s momentum is being viewed as a potential challenge to the established political order. Hinojosa stated that the results demonstrate her message regarding the American Dream and the protection of Texas schools is resonating with voters.

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Donald Trump · Gina Hinojosa · Greg Abbott · Texas

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