Hinojosa defeats Abbott, becomes first Latina Texas governor

Democratic state legislator Gina Hinojosa has defeated incumbent Greg Abbott, ending over three decades of Republican control of the Texas governorship. She is set to take office in January 2027. This marks a significant political shift in a major southern state, with implications for state policy and national party dynamics.

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