Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas Governor Abbott in a stunning upset
WASHINGTON: Three-term Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott lost to Democratic state Representative Gina Hinojosa in a stunning upset that ends the Republican Party’s three-decade hold on the governor’s office, US media projected on Tuesday. Hinojosa makes history as the first Hispanic elected to lead the state. No Democrat has won statewide office in Texas since 1994, the longest drought in the…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a three-term Republican, faced a surprising defeat to Democratic state Representative Gina Hinojosa on Tuesday, marking the first time a Democrat has won statewide office in the state since 1994. Hinojosa becomes the first Hispanic governor in Texas history. This victory, alongside State Representative James Talarico's win in the US Senate race, signifies a significant Democratic sweep in Republican strongholds.
The election results come as Latinos turned out in large numbers, motivated by economic concerns and Trump's immigration policies. Hinojosa emphasized unity and focused her campaign on the economic strain experienced by Texas residents.
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