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‘Now the fun part starts’: Gina Hinojosa begins transition into governorship

Headline from Courthouse News Service, from the development of Nov 5, 2026

Newest development Nov 6, 2026 · 3 reportsGovernor-elect Gina Hinojosa pledges bipartisan administration

The transition to a Democratic administration is underway in Texas as Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa unveils her transition team.

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  1. Hinojosa edges past Abbott in latest Texas governor race poll

    Headline from Fox7 Austin ·

  2. Gina Hinojosa begins work to take office as Texas’ 1st Democratic governor in decades

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

  3. GOP Lawmaker Seeks Limits on Texas Governor Before Hinojosa Takes Office

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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    ‘Now the fun part starts’: Gina Hinojosa begins transition into governorship

    Headline from Courthouse News Service ·

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    Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa pledges bipartisan administration

    Headline from Tyler Morning Telegraph ·

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  1. CBS News

    As Texas Dems predict a Hispanic wave, Hinojosa takes her pitch ringside (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Days before Election Day, Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is stepping into the ring for a critical voting bloc in the Lone Star State: Hispanic men.

  2. Independent Journal Review

    Hinojosa defeats Abbott to end Texas Democrats' decades-long drought (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott faces a tight reelection race against Democrat Gina Hinojosa, whose victory would make her the state’s first Latina governor and end more than three decades of Republican control.

  3. Fox7 Austin

    Hinojosa edges past Abbott in latest Texas governor race poll (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    A poll conducted by New York Times/Sienna surveyed 1,215 likely Texas voters between Oct. 27 and Nov. 1. It has a margin of error of +/-3.4%.

  4. Newsweek

    Gina Hinojosa’s Chances of Beating Greg Abbott—What Final Texas Polls Show (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    After leading for much of the campaign, Texas' Republican governor is facing a more competitive challenge to his fourth-term bid.

  5. Texas Standard

    Abbott vs. Hinojosa: What’s at stake in the Texas governor’s race (opens Texas Standard)

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    Texas Standard's feed description

    Texas voters will decide Tuesday whether to give Gov. Greg Abbott a fourth term or elect Democrat Gina Hinojosa. The candidates have different plans for public education, property taxes and...

  6. The Hill

    Abbott: Hinojosa 'makes Talarico look almost conservative' (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) blasted his Democratic opponent, Gina Hinojosa, ahead of Election Day, calling her “the number one most radical leftist” in the state House — a final pitch to undecided voters before polls close. “My opponent is actually the farthest left candidate on the entire ticket.

  7. Texas Tribune

    Democrat Gina Hinojosa leads Gov. Greg Abbott in early vote returns in key counties (opens Texas Tribune)

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    Texas Tribune's feed description

    Hinojosa built up an early margin with strong performances in important North Texas suburbs and at least two of the major urban metros that had reported. Those returns largely exclude Election Day votes.

  8. Texas Standard

    Gina Hinojosa holds early lead over incumbent Greg Abbott in Texas’ race for governor (opens Texas Standard)

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    Texas Standard's feed description

    Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa has taken an early lead over Republican Gov. Greg Abbott as votes are counted in Texas. Abbott is seeking his fourth term in office.

  9. The Victoria Advocate

    Hinojosa leads Abbott in Texas governor’s race (opens The Victoria Advocate)

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    The Victoria Advocate's feed description

    Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa has the lead over Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday night, capturing nearly 57% of the vote as election results continued to come in across Texas. […]

  10. Fox News

    Democrat Gina Hinojosa stuns Abbott, makes history as first Latina Texas governor (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Gina Hinojosa defeated Greg Abbott by campaigning against school vouchers and corporate influence, but her strategy tying Abbott to Trump proved pivotal.

  11. Bloomberg

    Democrat Gina Hinojosa Beats Texas Governor Abbott in Shock Win (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Democrat Gina Hinojosa is projected to defeat Texas Governor Greg Abbott, handing a stunning defeat to one of the country’s most prominent Republicans and ending decades of GOP dominance in the state.

  12. NBC News

    Democrat Gina Hinojosa takes down Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in stunning result (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa has defeated Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a three-term Republican, NBC News projects, wresting control of the red-state governorship from Republicans for the first time since 1995.

  13. Newsweek

    Gina Hinojosa Beats Greg Abbott, Delivering Democrats' Texas Dream (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Democrat Gina Hinojosa pulls a huge upset with a win over Republican Greg Abbott.

  14. Texas Monthly

    Gina Hinojosa’s Surprise Victory Over Greg Abbott Changes Everything in Texas (opens Texas Monthly)

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    Texas Monthly's feed description

    The Brownsville-raised state representative helped snap the Democratic Party’s three-decade losing streak with an upset defeat of Governor Greg Abbott. Now, she’ll have to govern.

  15. The Hollywood Reporter

    Texas Turns Blue: How James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa Broke Dems’ Three-Decade Losing Streak (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Why Talarico and Hinojosa managed to flip both Texas’ U.S. Senate seat and governor’s mansion.

  16. HuffPost

    State Rep. Gina Hinojosa Defeats Greg Abbott In Stunning Upset For Texas Governor (opens HuffPost)

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    HuffPost's feed description

    The Democrat's populist campaign managed to topple a longtime Texas leader.

  17. FOX 4 Dallas

    Texas governor's race 2026: Hinojosa defeats Abbott to become state's first Democratic governor in decades (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is projected to become Texas’ next governor after defeating Greg Abbott in the 2026 midterm elections. Hinojosa, who campaigned primarily on education reform and lowering household costs, will be the state’s first Democratic governor in over three decades.

  18. Tyler Morning Telegraph

    Democrat Gina Hinojosa topples Greg Abbott to become first Latina governor of Texas (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)

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    Tyler Morning Telegraph's feed description

    Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott for governor Tuesday, denying the Republican a record fourth term and triggering a political e arthquake in a state that has not seen […]

  19. Mother Jones

    Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor’s Race in Political Earthquake (opens Mother Jones)

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    Mother Jones's feed description

    Gina Hinojosa wasn’t given much of a shot at unseating Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott when she launched her campaign last year. On Tuesday, she became the first Democrat to win a governor’s race in the Lone Star State since since 1990.

  20. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor in Texas (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor in Texas

  21. CBS News

    Gina Hinojosa wins Texas gubernatorial race against Greg Abbott (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Texas voters elected a governor to serve a four-year term overseeing the state's executive branch, implementing laws and shaping policies.

  22. The Western Journal

    Democrats Win Texas Governor's Race for First Time in 30 Years as Gina Hinojosa Defeats Greg Abbott (opens The Western Journal)

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    The Western Journal's feed description

    State House member Gina Hinojosa upset Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to become the first Democrat elected governor of the state since Ann Richards in the 1990s. Abbott was trailing through […]

  23. NPR

    Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg Abbott (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Hinojosa, an Austin state representative, is set to be the state's first Democratic governor since 1995 and will be the state's first Latina governor.

  24. The Guardian

    Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas governor Greg Abbott in stunning upset (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Hinojosa wins momentous victory, shatters Republican grip on key office and will become state’s first Latina governor US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states In a stunning political upset that would have seemed improbable only a few weeks ago, Democrat Gina Hinojosa…

  25. MyNorthwest

    Democrat Gina Hinojosa elected Texas’ first Latina governor, ousts Republican incumbent Greg Abbott (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — In a stunning upset, Gina Hinojosa was elected the first Democratic governor of Texas in more than 30 years on Tuesday, ousting Republican incumbent Greg Abbott and catapulting a decided underdog to national prominence leading what has long been the nation’s most populous red st…

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