Democrat Gina Hinojosa's Chances of Beating Greg Abbott in Texas—New Poll
Democratic state Representative Gina Hinojosa trails Republican Governor Greg Abbott in recent Texas gubernatorial polls, with Abbott leading by narrow margins ahead of the November election. Hinojosa has shown stronger support among independents, moderates, women, and younger voters, while Abbott maintains a base among men, white voters, and older demographics. The race comes as Democrats aim to break a decades-long Republican hold on the Texas governorship. Polls suggest a competitive race, though Abbott remains slightly ahead overall.
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By Mandy TaheriPolitics and Culture ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Democratic state Representative Gina Hinojosa trails Republican Governor Greg Abbott in a new Texas gubernatorial poll.The poll comes a little more than six months before Texas voters will decide whether to elect a Democrat as governor for the first time in more than three decades or give Abbott a fourth term that would put him on track to become the longest-serving governor in state history.
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