Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas governor Greg Abbott in stunning upset
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Hinojosa wins momentous victory, shatters Republican grip on key office and will become state’s first Latina governor
In a stunning political upset that would have seemed improbable only a few weeks ago, Democrat Gina Hinojosa has defeated three-term governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday, shattering the Republican grip on the highest and most powerful executive office in Texas.
Hinojosa’s historic victory – she will be the state’s first ever Latina governor – ended Abbott’s bid for an unprecedented fourth term, and delivered Democrats their most consequential victory in the state in a generation.
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