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Texas gubernatorial election competition

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The Texas gubernatorial race between Republican incumbent Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa has become increasingly competitive. Early reports indicated a shifting political landscape where some conservative voters expressed a willingness to split tickets, supporting Hinojosa to prevent Abbott from securing a fourth term. These voters cited Hinojosa’s proposals, such as a moratorium on data center projects, as points of interest. As the November election approaches, polling shows Abbott maintaining a slight advantage, leading in most recent surveys by margins of one to seven percentage points, though some polls indicate an exact tie. The campaigns have focused heavily on economic affordability. Abbott has criticized Hinojosa’s past record regarding property taxes, while Hinojosa has campaigned on addressing grocery price gouging and restricting private equity firms from purchasing residential homes. Recent polling data indicates a significant shift, with Hinojosa reportedly taking the lead for the first time in new surveys. While Texas has historically been a Republican stronghold—having supported Donald Trump by 14 points in 2024 and not electing a Democrat to statewide office since the 1990s—Hinojosa’s momentum is viewed as a potential challenge to the established political order. Hinojosa stated that the results demonstrate her message regarding the protection of Texas schools and the ‘American Dream’ is resonating with voters.

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