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Coverage dated October 15, 2026 to October 16, 2026

Texas governor's race: Greg Abbott misses debate against Gina Hinojosa

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A callout for Gov. Greg Abbott to take part in a morning debate became a no-show, but the show for Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa went on. Greg Abbott misses debate against Gina Hinojosa In front of the Texas Governor’s Mansion Thursday morning, an empty podium stood next to Democratic gubernat…

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  1. The Hill

    Hinojosa stages empty lectern at Texas governor's mansion amid Abbott debate snub (opens The Hill)

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    Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa (D) spoke next to an empty lectern in front of the state’s governor’s mansion on Thursday after Gov. Greg Abbott (R) did not accept her debate invitation. “I guess the governor is a no show, which is not surprising because he has been a no show for Texans …

  2. Fox7 Austin

    Texas governor's race: Greg Abbott misses debate against Gina Hinojosa (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    A callout for Gov. Greg Abbott to take part in a morning debate became a no-show, but the show for Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa went on. Greg Abbott misses debate against Gina Hinojosa In front of the Texas Governor’s Mansion Thursday morning, an empty podium stood next to Democratic gubernat…

  3. Latin Times

    Abbott Refused to Debate — So Gina Hinojosa Brought the Podium to His Door (opens Latin Times)

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    Hinojosa staged a debate outside the Texas Governor's Mansion after Abbott refused all four invitations. Latest polls show a statistical tie.